Dhaka is located in South-Central Bangladesh and has a metropolitan population of 16,623,000, which is 22% more than the average of all major asian cities.
Dhaka has a far more city density (98% more), metropolitan density (95% more), and much more metropolitan population (22% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Dhaka has far less city area (km2) (94% less), metropolitan are
Dhaka has a far more city density (98% more), metropolitan density (95% more), and much more metropolitan population (22% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Dhaka has far less city area (km2) (94% less), metropolitan are
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| Dhaka | VS | All other Asian Cities |
| Demographics & Population | |||||
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| Demonym for People | Dhakaites | ||||
| Religion | Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity | ||||
| Main Religion | Islam | ||||
| Languages/Dialects | Bangla, Chittagonian, Sylheti, English, Urdu | ||||
| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) | Low | ||||
| Metropolitan Population |
16623000 (16622987 higher than average)
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13,620,223
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| Metropolitan Density /km2 |
11362 (11357 higher than average)
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vs |
5,819
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| Metropolitan Density /sq mi |
29421 (29406 higher than average)
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vs |
15,090
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| City Population |
7000940 (7000931 higher than average)
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vs |
9,655,370
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| City Density /km2 |
19447 (19438 higher than average)
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9,799
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| City Density /sq mi |
50007 (49982 higher than average)
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25,393
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| Climate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Tropical Savanna Climate | ||||
| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) | 31 (88) | ||||
| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) | 24 (75) | ||||
| Government and Administration | |||||
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| Metropolitan Administrative Areas | Dhaka City, Gazipur, Tangail, Munshiganj, Rajbari, Narayanganj, Manikganj | ||||
| City Administrative Areas | Lalbagh, Kotwali, Hazaribagh, Sutrapur, Ramna, Motijheel, Paltan, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Tejgaon, Gulshan, Mirpur, Pallabi, Shah Ali, Turaag, Sabujbagh, Dhaka Cantonment, Demra, Shyampur, Badda, Kafrul, Kamrangir Char, Khilgaon, Uttara | ||||
| Economy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | Bangladeshi Taka | ||||
| Code | BDT | ||||
| Major Industries | Textiles, Jute, Garments, Tea Processing, Paper Newsprint, Cement, Chemical, Engineering, Sugar | ||||
| Communication | |||||
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| Country Code |
+880 (698.97 higher than average)
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181.03
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| Area Code | 2 | ||||
| Postal Code | 1xxx | ||||
| Tourism | |||||
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| Attractions | Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Tara Masjid, Curzon Hall | ||||
| Best Time To Visit | April To October | ||||
| Transportation | |||||
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| Public Transportation | Cycle Rickshaw, Auto Rickshaw, Scooter, Taxi, Train, Subway, Ferry | ||||
| Airport | Shahjalal International Airport | ||||
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