Brahmanbaria
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Brahmanbaria
ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া (Brahmanbaria) | ||
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Postal code 3400[5] | ||
National Calling Code | +880 | |
Local Calling Code | +88-0851 |
Brahmanbaria
Etymology
Brahmanbaria derives from Brahman baria, meaning place of Brahmins.
History
During the
Administration
Brahmanbaria was given city status in 1984.[citation needed] Brahmanbaria Municipality is subdivided into 20 wards.[12]
Geography and climate
Brahmanbaria is located in the East-Central region of
Brahmanbaria has a tropical wet and dry climate.
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
28 (82) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
31 (87) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
22 (72) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
25 (77) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
14 (57) |
19 (66) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
17 (63) |
17 (63) |
20 (69) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 14.4 (0.57) |
39.8 (1.57) |
72.8 (2.87) |
168.2 (6.62) |
315.4 (12.42) |
344.9 (13.58) |
367.9 (14.48) |
247.5 (9.74) |
197.6 (7.78) |
148.5 (5.85) |
30.4 (1.20) |
8.9 (0.35) |
1,956.3 (77.03) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 163 |
Source: Worldweatheronline[14] |
Demographics
According to the 2022 census, Brahmanbaria city had a population of 264,326.[15]: 388–394
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Brahmanbaria city had 33,517 households and a population of 172,017. 42,721 (24.84%) were under 10 years of age. Brahmanbaria had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 66.02%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1000 males.[4]
Notable residents
Gallery
See also
- Economy of Brahmanbaria
- List of colleges and universities in Brahmanbaria
- Tourism in Brahmanbaria
- Chhanamukhi
Destinations
References
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- ^ ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া সদর উপজেলা. Brahmanbaria Sadar Upazila (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 September 2019.
- ^ "Bangladesh Elevation and Elevation Maps of Cities, Topographic Map Contour".
- ^ a b c "Population & Housing Census 2011 (Zila Series & Community Series)". bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
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- ^ "Government Official Name". Local government in Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ "NGA GeoNames Database". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 14 July 2008.
- ^ "About B.BARIA". Local government in Bangladesh. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, pp126
- ^ "About us". Liberation War Museum. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ^ "National Web Portal of Bangladesh". Bangladesh National Web Portal. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Bangladesh Compendium of Environment Statistics. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Statistics Division, Ministry of Planning, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 2009.
- ^ "Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh Travel Weather Averages (Worldweather)". Worldweatheronline. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report (PDF). Vol. 1. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023.
- ^ "Alamgir | Film Star | Online Dhaka Guide ( অনলাইন ঢাকা গাইড) - an Information Guide for Dhaka City". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2015.