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:''This article is about the city. For the district, see [[Rangamati District]] and [[Rangamati (2008 film)]].''
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'''[[Rangamati]]''' ({{langx|bn|রাঙ্গামাটি}}) is the administrative headquarters of [[Rangamati Hill District|Rangamati District]] in the [[Chittagong Hill Tracts]] of [[Bangladesh]]. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of {{convert|14|m}}.<ref>[https://archive.today/20071025140041/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/BG/0/Rangamati.html Location of Rangamati - Falling Rain Genomics]</ref>
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==Demographics==
[[File:Kapatailake.jpg|thumb|left|260px|Kaptai Lake. Also Known as Shubhalang]]
'''Rangamati''' is the headquarter of [[Rangamati District]] in the [[Chittagong Hill Tracts]] of [[Bangladesh]]. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/BG/0/Rangamati.html Location of Rangamati - Falling Rain Genomics]</ref>


{{bar box
It's a travel spot of Bangladesh which is known as "Lake City".
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{{bar percent|[[Buddhism in Bangladesh|Buddhism]]|gold|47.59}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam in Bangladesh|Islam]]|green|43.23}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Bangladesh|Hinduism]]|darkorange|9.07}}
{{bar percent|[[Christianity]]|blue|0.44}}
{{bar percent|others|blue|0.61}}
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According to the [[2022 Bangladeshi census|2022 Bangladesh census]], Rangamati had a population of 5,21,394 and a literacy rate of 85.62%.<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book |url=https://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b343a8b4_956b_45ca_872f_4cf9b2f1a6e0/2023-11-20-05-20-e6676a7993679bfd72a663e39ef0cca7.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report |date= |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |year=2023 |isbn= |volume=1 |pages=}}</ref>{{rp||pages=388-394}}
From Chittagong a 77 km road amidst green fields and winding hills will take you to Rangamati, the headquarter of Rangamati Hill District which is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday resort because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful tribes (Chakma, Marma etc)., its flora and fauna, tribal museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the tribal men and women who fashion them. For tourists the attractions of Rangamati are numerous, tribal life, fishing, speed boat cruising, water skiing, hiking, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.


According to the [[2011 Bangladeshi census|2011 Bangladesh census]], Rangamati had 18,355 households and a population of 675269 . 4,71,492 (18.61%) were under 10 years of age. Rangamati had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 73.13%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1000 males.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024|reason=The official census document should be cited if possible.}}


==Tourist attractions==
Rangamati is surrounded by natural features like as mountains, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Rangamati is also home to several ethnic groups. Some of the most popular attractions are:{{fact|date=October 2023}}
* [[Sajek Valley]]
* [[Kaptai Lake]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mybangla24.com/top-things-to-do-in-rangamati |title=Top Things to Do in Rangamati |access-date=31 August 2021}}</ref>
* [[Konglak Haphong]]


==Climate==
==Notable landmarks==
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| location = Rangamati
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| Jan high C = 18.7
| Feb high C = 25.5
| Mar high C = 32.0
| Apr high C = 33.0
| May high C = 32.7
| Jun high C = 31.2
| Jul high C = 30.5
| Aug high C = 31.0
| Sep high C = 31.5
| Oct high C = 31.4
| Nov high C = 29.1
| Dec high C = 26.2
| year high C = 30.2
| Jan low C = 6.3
| Feb low C = 9.2
| Mar low C = 20.0
| Apr low C = 22.9
| May low C = 24.0
| Jun low C = 24.9
| Jul low C = 24.8
| Aug low C = 24.9
| Sep low C = 24.8
| Oct low C = 19.9
| Nov low C = 14.6
| Dec low C = 12.3
| year low C = 13.4
| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 5.1
| Feb precipitation mm = 24.3
| Mar precipitation mm = 62.1
| Apr precipitation mm = 147.9
| May precipitation mm = 319.7
| Jun precipitation mm = 504.8
| Jul precipitation mm = 572.6
| Aug precipitation mm = 435.2
| Sep precipitation mm = 259.6
| Oct precipitation mm = 152.2
| Nov precipitation mm = 55.7
| Dec precipitation mm = 9.5
| year precipitation mm = 2548.7
| Jan precipitation days = 1
| Feb precipitation days = 2
| Mar precipitation days = 3
| Apr precipitation days = 8
| May precipitation days = 13
| Jun precipitation days = 18
| Jul precipitation days = 21
| Aug precipitation days = 20
| Sep precipitation days = 15
| Oct precipitation days = 8
| Nov precipitation days = 4
| Dec precipitation days = 1
| year precipitation days = 114
| Jan humidity = 77
| Feb humidity = 69
| Mar humidity = 67
| Apr humidity = 72
| May humidity = 78
| Jun humidity = 84
| Jul humidity = 85
| Aug humidity = 85
| Sep humidity = 85
| Oct humidity = 84
| Nov humidity = 82
| Dec humidity = 81
| year humidity = 79
| source 1 = [[Bangladesh Meteorological Department]]<ref name = BMDtmax>{{cite web
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| title = Monthly Maximum Temperature
| publisher = Bangladesh Meteorological Department
| access-date = January 31, 2016}}</ref><ref name = BMDtmin>{{cite web
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| title = Monthly Minimum Temperature
| publisher = Bangladesh Meteorological Department
| access-date = January 31, 2016}}</ref><ref name = BMDrainfall>{{cite web
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| title = Normal Monthly Rainfall
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| access-date = January 31, 2016}}</ref><ref name = BMDrainyday>{{cite web
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</div>


==Notable people==
[[File:Hanging bridge in Rangamati.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hanging Bridge in Rangamati]]
* [[Parijat Kusum Chakma]]
* [[Aung Shwe Prue Chowdhury]]
* [[Binoy Kumar Dewan]]
* [[Kamini Mohan Dewan]]
* [[Moni Swapan Dewan]]
* [[Subimal Dewan]], advisor on Chittagong Hill Tracts affairs to President [[Ziaur Rahman]], died in the College Gate area in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Subimal Dewan passes away |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-95376 |work=The Daily Star |date=3 July 2009}}</ref>
* [[Santu Larma]]
* [[Manabendra Narayan Larma]]
* [[Chaithoai Roaza]]
* [[Dipankar Talukdar]]
* [[Ushatan Talukder]]
* [[Shobha Rani Tripura]]


==Gallery==
"Tribal Museum" : The only Tribal Cultural Museum in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical tradition. These include typical tribal dresses, ornaments, arms and ammunitions, coins, statues made of wood, bronze and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings on tribal life etc.

Open: Saturday- Thursday, 10.00 a.m.- 4.00 p.m. Closed: Friday & Public Holidys. Admission is free.

[[File:HillySunset.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Sunset view in Rangamati]]

"Kaptai Lake" : The Kaptai lake is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. It's also known as Shubhalang. Parjatan and private tour operators offer a number of cruises by mechanical boats. One can go to various scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat from Rangamati.


[[File:Local Markets in Rangamati.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Local Markets in Rangamati]]


<gallery>
File:Rangamati-kaptai highway.jpg|Rangamati-Kaptai Highway, Rangamati
File:Rangamati lake-kaptai.jpg|Rangamati, Lake Kaptai
File:Kapatailake.jpg|[[Kaptai Lake]]
File:Shuvolong Falls Lower Part.JPG|Lower portion of the Shuvolong Fall
File:Mummified Body of the Top Mohanto.JPG|Mummified Body of the Top Mohanto at Rajbana Vihara
File:Rangamati Rajban Bihar Buddhist Temple.JPG|Rajbana Vihara, a renowned Buddhist Temple at Rangamati
File:Wild Asian Elephant.jpg|Wild [[Asian elephant]], can be seen in the hilly forests of Rangamati
File:কাপ্তাই হ্রদ,প্যাডা টিং টিং-36.jpg|Kaptai Lake Barkal Upazila
File:কাপ্তাই হ্রদ,প্যাডা টিং টিং-48.jpg|Shuvolong waterfall in dry season
File:কাপ্তাই হ্রদ,প্যাডা টিং টিং-33.jpg|Life in Water
File:কাপ্তাই লেক,প্যাডা টিং টিং-31.JPG|Hanging bridge Rangamati
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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{{Rangamati District}}
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[[de:Rangamati]]
[[Category:Rangamati Hill District|.]]
[[Category:Populated places in Chittagong Division]]
[[fr:Rangamati]]
[[Category:Towns in Bangladesh]]
[[ro:Rangamati]]
[[Category:Planned communities in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Hill stations in Bangladesh]]

Latest revision as of 07:25, 13 December 2024

This article is about the town. For the district, see Rangamati District.

Rangamati Hill Tracts
Town
Flag of Rangamati Hill Tracts
Flag
Rangamati Hill Tracts is located in Chittagong division
Rangamati Hill Tracts
Rangamati Hill Tracts
Location in Chittagong Division
Rangamati Hill Tracts is located in Bangladesh
Rangamati Hill Tracts
Rangamati Hill Tracts
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 22°38′N 92°12′E / 22.633°N 92.200°E / 22.633; 92.200
DivisionChattogram Division
Government
 • IncumbentVacant
 • MayorAkbar Hossain Chowdhury (Resigned)
 • Ruling PartyCurrently following lead under the Interim Government
Area
 • Total
21 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
648,219
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal Code
4500
Area code0351
ClimateAm

Rangamati (Bengali: রাঙ্গামাটি) is the administrative headquarters of Rangamati District in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (46 ft).[1]

Demographics

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Religions in Rangamati town(2022)[2]
Religion Percent
Buddhism
 
 47.59%
Islam
 
 43.23%
Hinduism
 
 9.07%
Christianity
 
 0.44%
others
 
 0.61%

According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Rangamati had a population of 5,21,394 and a literacy rate of 85.62%.[3]: 388–394 

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Rangamati had 18,355 households and a population of 675269 . 4,71,492 (18.61%) were under 10 years of age. Rangamati had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 73.13%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1000 males.[citation needed]

Tourist attractions

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Rangamati is surrounded by natural features like as mountains, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Rangamati is also home to several ethnic groups. Some of the most popular attractions are:[citation needed]

Climate

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Climate data for Rangamati
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 18.7
(65.7) 		25.5
(77.9) 		32.0
(89.6) 		33.0
(91.4) 		32.7
(90.9) 		31.2
(88.2) 		30.5
(86.9) 		31.0
(87.8) 		31.5
(88.7) 		31.4
(88.5) 		29.1
(84.4) 		26.2
(79.2) 		30.2
(86.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.3
(43.3) 		9.2
(48.6) 		20.0
(68.0) 		22.9
(73.2) 		24.0
(75.2) 		24.9
(76.8) 		24.8
(76.6) 		24.9
(76.8) 		24.8
(76.6) 		19.9
(67.8) 		14.6
(58.3) 		12.3
(54.1) 		13.4
(56.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 5.1
(0.20) 		24.3
(0.96) 		62.1
(2.44) 		147.9
(5.82) 		319.7
(12.59) 		504.8
(19.87) 		572.6
(22.54) 		435.2
(17.13) 		259.6
(10.22) 		152.2
(5.99) 		55.7
(2.19) 		9.5
(0.37) 		2,548.7
(100.34)
Average precipitation days 1 2 3 8 13 18 21 20 15 8 4 1 114
Average relative humidity (%) 77 69 67 72 78 84 85 85 85 84 82 81 79
Source: Bangladesh Meteorological Department[5][6][7][8][9]

Notable people

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  • Rangamati-Kaptai Highway, Rangamati
    Rangamati-Kaptai Highway, Rangamati
  • Rangamati, Lake Kaptai
    Rangamati, Lake Kaptai
  • Kaptai Lake
    Kaptai Lake
  • Lower portion of the Shuvolong Fall
    Lower portion of the Shuvolong Fall
  • Mummified Body of the Top Mohanto at Rajbana Vihara
    Mummified Body of the Top Mohanto at Rajbana Vihara
  • Rajbana Vihara, a renowned Buddhist Temple at Rangamati
    Rajbana Vihara, a renowned Buddhist Temple at Rangamati
  • Wild Asian elephant, can be seen in the hilly forests of Rangamati
    Wild Asian elephant, can be seen in the hilly forests of Rangamati
  • Kaptai Lake Barkal Upazila
    Kaptai Lake Barkal Upazila
  • Shuvolong waterfall in dry season
    Shuvolong waterfall in dry season
  • Life in Water
    Life in Water
  • Hanging bridge Rangamati
    Hanging bridge Rangamati

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rangamati.
  1. ^ Location of Rangamati - Falling Rain Genomics
  2. ^ "2022 Census of Bangladesh - Preliminary Report". Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  3. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report (PDF). Vol. 1. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2023.
  4. ^ "Top Things to Do in Rangamati". Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Monthly Maximum Temperature". Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  6. ^ "Monthly Minimum Temperature". Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  7. ^ "Normal Monthly Rainfall". Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  8. ^ "Normal Monthly Rainy Day". Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  9. ^ "Normal Monthly Humidity". Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  10. ^ "Subimal Dewan passes away". The Daily Star. 3 July 2009.
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