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== See also ==

* [[Upazilas of Bangladesh]]
* [[Districts of Bangladesh]]
* [[Divisions of Bangladesh]]
* [[Upazila]]
* [[Thana]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:22, 29 November 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

Religions in Rangamati town(2022)[2]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 52.17%
Buddhism
 
 34.32%
Hinduism
 
 13.07%
Christianity
 
 0.44%
others
 
 0.61%

According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Rangamati had a population of 105,950 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 . 15,635 (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

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

Climate data for Rangamati
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25.7
(78.3) 		28.5
(83.3) 		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) 14.0
(57.2) 		15.9
(60.6) 		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) 		23.9
(75.0) 		20.6
(69.1) 		16.0
(60.8) 		21.4
(70.5)
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

  • 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

See also

References

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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