Dhaka, Dhaka
Dhaka: This major city is located in central Bangladesh on the Buriganga River.
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Quick Facts about Dhaka
| Population | 16,800,000 |
| Country | Company rule in Ind, Bangladesh, British India, Dominion of Pakistan, Pakistan |
| State | Dhaka (Bangladesh) |
| Different from | Dakka |
| Postal code | 1300–1399, 1000, 1100, 1200–1299 |
| Phone Area Codes | 02 |
| Area | 368 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 23.7231,90.4086 |
| Official language | Bengali |
| Altitude | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Capital city | Dhaka is capital of East Pakistan, Dhaka District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, East Bengal |
| Establishment | January 01, 1608 (418 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+06:00 |
| Local time | 13:24:54 (23rd April 2026) |
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Geography
Dhaka is located at 23°43'23"N 90°24'31"E (23.7230556, 90.4086111).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8,906,039 | - | most recent value |
| 2017 | 16,800,000 | 46.99% | most recent value |
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