# Rangpur Division, Bangladesh – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/ Division · Bangladesh # Rangpur Division Rangpur Division is a division of Bangladesh. It had an estimated **17,363,512 people** in 2022 on 16,283 km² (about 1,066 per km²). Its main town is Rangpur. It is divided into 8 districts. 7,437 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,386 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 17,363,512people (2022) - 16,283km² - 8districts - 3,386mapped services ## How many people live in Rangpur Division? Rangpur Division had an estimated **17,363,512 people** in 2022 — 10.5% of Bangladesh, 4th of 8 divisions. There are 1,061 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bangladesh figure of 1,037). Spread over 16,283 km², that is about **1,066 people per km²**, 4th of 8 divisions. 25.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 29 across Bangladesh). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,506,433** 5–9 ****1,520,361** 10–14 ****1,451,259** 15–19 ****1,344,396** 20–24 ****1,388,932** 25–29 ****1,441,403** 30–34 ****1,373,638** 35–39 ****1,308,064** 40–44 ****1,175,559** 45–49 ****1,122,940** 50–54 ****946,494** 55–59 ****852,476** 60–64 ****617,915** 65–69 ****513,822** 70–74 ****348,263** 75–79 ****248,236** 80+ ****203,321** Source: [UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bgd). ## Where is Rangpur Division? Rangpur Division lies in [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 2 other divisions: [Mymensingh Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/) and [Rajshahi Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/). By area it is the 5th largest of 8 divisions in Bangladesh. It covers 11.2% of [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). The centre of Rangpur Division is about 268 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 25.7804° N, 89.0541° E. Source: [Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bgd). ## Districts of Rangpur Division District People per km² Area km² Upazilas Services [Dinajpur District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/dinajpur/) 3,255,541 941 3,460 13 623 [Rangpur District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/rangpur/) 3,147,367 1,332 2,363 9 958 [Gaibandha District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/gaibandha/) 2,545,669 1,184 2,150 7 268 [Kurigram District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/kurigram/) 2,309,661 1,019 2,268 9 375 [Nilphamari District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/nilphamari/) 2,076,058 1,301 1,596 6 414 [Thakurgaon District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/thakurgaon/) 1,532,697 849 1,806 5 272 [Lalmonirhat District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/lalmonirhat/) 1,368,552 1,107 1,236 5 226 [Panchagarh District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/panchagarh/) 1,127,967 803 1,404 5 250 Source: [Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bgd); [UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bgd). ## Largest towns in Rangpur Division - Rangpur1,031,388 - Dinajpur206,234 - Saidpur199,422 - Thākurgaon100,442 - Lalmonirhat65,127 - Chilmāri49,736 - Nageswari49,425 - Panchagarh48,531 - Parbatipur48,020 - Paotana Hat45,911 - Pīrgaaj34,606 - Badarganj32,600 - Biral13,848 - Ātgāon4,654 - Baragaon1,229 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Rangpur Division Named natural and historic features inside Rangpur Division, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 116 rivers and streams; 2 dams; 1 lake. - Akhira Nadi - Akhiradara Khāl - Alkasni Nadi - Alāikumāri Nadi - Auilkhan - Bagdokra Nāla - Banjāni - Bara Singhra Nadi - Barakmāri Khāl - Barka Nadi - Berang Nadi - Bhela Nadi - Bhelamati Nadi - Bhuli - Bhuli Nadi - Bhūli Nadi - Bogurakharl Khāl - Buksāla Nadi - Bura Nadi - Burabāt Nadi - Buri Khola Nadi - Buri Tista Nadi - Buri Tista River - Buri Tīsta …and 95 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve; 1 park; 1 garden. - Betel Garden - Swapnapuri Park - Thumnia Reserved Forest ### History 1 ancient site. - Bhītargarh ### Getting around 35 railway stations; 3 airports; 1 port. - Akhānagar Railway Station - Anandanagar - Aulianagar - Barji Railway Station - Baura Railway Station - Bharatkhāli - Bhawānipur - Bhomrādaha - Bhurungamāri - Biral Railway Station - Bonārpāra Junction - Burimari Land Port - Bādiākhāli Road - Bājnahār Railway Station - Bāmandānga Railroad Station - Chawdhurāni Railroad Station - Darwāni Railway Station - Kaunia - Khairātnagar Railway Station - Kāogāon Railway Station - Kāunia Junction - Lalmonirhat Airport - Mahendranagar - Mangalpur Railway Station …and 15 more. Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Rangpur Division and the best time to visit In Rangpur Division, the warmest month is May (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (16 °C). About 1,960 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (462 mm) and the driest Dec (2 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 16 6 Feb 20 11 Mar 25 29 Apr 30 93 May 30 206 Jun 30 324 Jul 29 462 Aug 29 359 Sep 28 332 Oct 25 130 Nov 21 6 Dec 17 2 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Rangpur Division Places mapped inside Rangpur Division in open map data, by type. - Hospitals352 - Banks358 - ATMs28 - Petrol pumps219 - Hotels132 - Shopping malls55 - Schools958 - Colleges and universities448 - Cinemas24 - Pharmacies268 - Restaurants441 - Police stations61 - Dental clinics42 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Rangpur Division?In Bangladesh - What is the population of Rangpur Division?17,363,512 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Rangpur Division?About 30 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Rangpur Division?About 1,066 people per km² - What borders Rangpur Division?Mymensingh Division and Rajshahi Division - What is the largest town in Rangpur Division?Rangpur - What is the best time to visit Rangpur Division?November to March - How many hospitals are in Rangpur Division?352 mapped - How many banks are in Rangpur Division?358 mapped - How many ATMs are in Rangpur Division?28 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Rangpur Division?219 mapped - What is the P-code of Rangpur Division?BD55 (OCHA common operational dataset)