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Mymensingh
Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh · Asia
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Mymensingh sits on the route: 30 minutes from Muktāgācha.
Mymensingh is a city located in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. With a population of 225,126, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mymensingh sits in Bangladesh. It's in the Asia/Dhaka time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mymensingh to your route.
About Mymensingh
Mymensingh (Bengali: ময়মনসিংহ, romanized: Maẏamanasinha, pronounced [mɔjmɔnʃiŋɦɔ] ) is a metropolitan city and capital of Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. Located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, about 120 km (75 mi) north of the national capital Dhaka, it is a major financial center and educational hub ofRead more
north-central Bangladesh. The population density of Mymensingh city is 44,458/km² (115,150/mi²), which makes it one of the most densely populated cities in Bangladesh. It is the administrative center of Mymensingh District and Mymensingh Division.
The city was constituted by the British East India Company on 1 May 1787. According to Ministry of Public Administration, Mymensingh is ranked 4th in district status. Mymensingh attracts 25 percent of all the health tourists visiting Bangladesh due to quality healthcare. Mymensingh elevation is over 19 m above sea level, the highest of Bangladesh's major cities. Mymensingh is located near Tura, a city in Meghalaya, accessible through the Gobrakura Land Port.
The city is associated with the Old Brahmaputra river, the traditional embroidered quilt called Nakshikantha (Bengali: নকশীকাঁথা), and the rural ballad collection Maimansingha Gitika. The cadet college established in Tangail in 1963 was called Momenshahi Cadet College. The city is well-known for educational institutions.
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Mymensingh is located in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh, Asia. The coordinates are 24.7564 latitude, 90.4065 longitude.
What is the population of Mymensingh?
Mymensingh has a population of approximately 225,126 people, making it a city in Bangladesh.
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- Population
- 225,126
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Region
- Mymensingh Division
- Timezone
- Asia/Dhaka
- Coordinates
- 24.7564, 90.4065
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