Upazila · Cox's Bazar District
# Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila

Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Cox's Bazar District, Chattogram Division. It had an estimated 592,661 people in 2022 on 121 km² (about 4,914 per km²). 59 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 614 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 592,661 people (2022)
- 121 km²
- 614 mapped services
- 8 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila?

Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila had an estimated 592,661 people in 2022 — 20.5% of Cox's Bazar District, 25th of 406 upazilas. There are 910 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cox's Bazar District figure of 982). Spread over 121 km², that is about 4,914 people per km², 7th of 406 upazilas.

30.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Cox's Bazar District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.
- 0–4 62,397
- 5–9 58,820
- 10–14 61,216
- 15–19 66,164
- 20–24 63,612
- 25–29 54,294
- 30–34 45,014
- 35–39 38,757
- 40–44 30,575
- 45–49 27,810
- 50–54 24,021
- 55–59 17,976
- 60–64 15,137
- 65–69 9,709
- 70–74 8,297
- 75–79 4,610
- 80+ 4,252

Source: UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila?

Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila lies in Cox's Bazar District, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh. It borders 3 other upazilas: Eidgaon Upazila, Maheshkhali Upazila and Ramu Upazila. By area it is the 464th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 5.2% of Cox's Bazar District. The centre of Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila is about 299 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 21.4661° N, 92.0156° E.

Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila: 1 theme park; 1 beach.
- Sugondha Sea Beach · beach
- PWD Park · theme park

### Nearby, outside Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila
- International Amusement Club · theme park, Ramu 6.0 km
- Himchari National Park · nature reserve, Ramu 11 km
- Himchori Falls · attraction, Ramu 12 km
- Himchari Waterfall · waterfall, Ramu 12 km
- Upoban Lake Watch Tower · viewpoint, Naikkhongchhari 17 km
- Medhakachhapia National Park · nature reserve, Chakaria 19 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila
- Time zone UTC+6, no daylight saving · Asia/Dhaka
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Country calling code +880
- Languages Bengali, English
- Plug types Type A, C, G, K · 220 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports
- Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) · Cox's Bazar 5.5 km
- Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) · Chattogram (Chittagong) 90 km

### Nearest railway station

Cox's Bazar Railway Station (Coxs Bazar Sadar), about 4.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:09) and shortest in Dec (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:12).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila

Open gazetteers list 59 villages, towns and localities in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila. The largest with a recorded population: Cox’s Bāzār (253,788). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 28 m above sea level (median 8 m).
- Baidhar Gona
- Bharuakhali
- Bhāruakhāli
- Bhāruākhāli
- Bāniāpāra
- Chandupara
- Chankhola
- Chaudhripāra
- Chaufaldandi
- Chaufaldandi Ghār
- Choca Pāra
- Cox's Bazar
- Cox’s Bāzār
- Dhawankhāli
- Dikpārā
- Faqirpāra
- Ghunāpāra
- Ghāt Kuliāpāra
- Golarpāra
- Hariardeil
- Hotel Motel Zone
- Hāt Khole
- Jhīlwānja
- Jolapāra
- Jumchari
- Kattaliamura
- Kechar Paher
- Kelātali
- Khuizāpāra
- Khurulia
- Khurushkul
- Khuruskul
- Khuzāpāra
- Konarpara
- Kopflyr
- Kuliāpāra
- Lamuni Para
- Machhuākhāli
- Maghpāra
- Malaher Para
- Manu Pāra
- Matterkul
- Maulvi Bāzār
- Muachanipāra
- Mumtāzpāra
- Māichpāra
- Nayāmal
- Pashimpāra
- Patalīmachhuākhāli
- Patān Khull
- Pāta
- Raranīāpāra
- Sutāchara
- Tawālipara
- Tetāia
- Torabnīa Chāra
- Totākhāli
- Uttarpāra
- Zānāghona

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila

Named natural and historic features inside Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams; 1 dam.
- Dela
- Dhārukhāli
- Kelātali Chāra
- Rubber Dam

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Cox's Bazar Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Cox's Bazar District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 5,320 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (1346 mm) and the driest Jan (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 21 | 11 |
| Feb | 23 | 21 |
| Mar | 26 | 64 |
| Apr | 28 | 185 |
| May | 29 | 571 |
| Jun | 29 | 981 |
| Jul | 28 | 1346 |
| Aug | 28 | 906 |
| Sep | 28 | 672 |
| Oct | 28 | 462 |
| Nov | 25 | 90 |
| Dec | 22 | 11 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Eidgah medical center and hospital · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 1.1 km | Map |
| Bank | Dhaka Bank Limited, Cox's Bazar · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 3.7 km | Map |
| ATM | Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited ATM · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 4.5 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Fayez Filling Station · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 4.6 km | Map |
| Hotel | SSK URMEE · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 3.8 km | Map |
| Mall | Barmiz Market · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 1.9 km | Map |
| School | Ma'had An Nibras · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 3.7 km | Map |
| College | কক্সবাজার কমার্স কলেজ · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 2.7 km | Map |
| Police station | Cox's Bazar Model Thana (Police Station) · Coxs Bazar Sadar | 5.0 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila

Places mapped inside Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 35
- Banks 24
- ATMs 4
- Petrol pumps 3
- Hotels 314
- Shopping malls 11
- Schools 25
- Colleges and universities 18
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 4
- Restaurants 158
- Police stations 9
- Dental clinics 8

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other upazilas in Cox's Bazar District
- Chakaria
- Eidgaon
- Kutubdia
- Maheshkhali
- Pekua
- Ramu
- Teknaf
- Ukhia

## Quick answers
- Where is Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? In Cox's Bazar District, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? 592,661 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? About 24 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? About 4,914 people per km²
- What borders Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Eidgaon Upazila, Maheshkhali Upazila and Ramu Upazila
- What is there to see in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? PWD Park, Sugondha Sea Beach
- What time zone is Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila in? UTC+6
- What currency is used in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? 59 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Settlements lie between 2 m and 28 m
- What is the best time to visit Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Eidgah medical center and hospital, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Dhaka Bank Limited, Cox's Bazar, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited ATM, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? Fayez Filling Station, about 4.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? 35 mapped
- How many banks are in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? 24 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? 4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila? BD20220024 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Upazila
- Area: 120.6 km²
- P-code: BD20220024
- District: Cox's Bazar District
- Main town: Cox's Bazar

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cox-s-bazar/coxs-bazar-sadar/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.