Natore
নাটোর | |
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Coordinates: 24°24′48″N 88°58′59″E / 24.41333°N 88.98306°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Rajshahi |
District | Natore |
Upazila | Natore Sadar |
Established | 1706 |
Municipality | 1869 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council |
• Body | Natore Municipality |
• Mayor | Uma Chowdury Joly |
Area | |
• Total | 39.84 km2 (15.38 sq mi) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 147,000 |
• Density | 3,700/km2 (9,600/sq mi) |
Demonym | Natoree |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Postal Code | 6400 |
Languages | Standard Bengali (Official) |
Police | Bangladesh Police |
Airport | Ishurdi Airport |
Website | www |
Natore is a city ("town" in some sources) in western Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of the Natore District. Its current mayor is Uma Choudhary.[1] The Narod river is passing through the center of the city with pollution from upstream industrial developments flowing through.[2][3]
According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Natore city had a population of 87,067 and a literacy rate of 87.02%.[5]: 388–394
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Natore city had 18,828 households and a population of 81,203. 13,104 (16.14%) were under 10 years of age. Natore had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 75.06%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1000 males.[4]
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