Naogaon
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This article is about the city. For the district, see Naogaon District. For the upazila, see Naogaon Sadar Upazila.
| Naogaon নওগাঁ | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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  Naogaon | |
| Coordinates: 24°48′N 88°56′E / 24.800°N 88.933°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Naogaon District |
| Granted municipality status | 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal government |
| • Mayor | Nazmul Haque Sony |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.81 sq mi (38.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 150,025[1] |
| • Density | 10,130/sq mi (3,911/km2) |
| • Literacy rate | 62.% [1] |
| Time zone | Bangladesh Time (UTC+6) |
| Postal code | 6500 |
| Calling code | 0741 |
| Website | Official website |
Naogaon (Bengali: নওগাঁ, Bengali pronunciation: [Nôogã]) is a town in northern Bangladesh. It is located in the bank of Mini Jamuna river. It is the centre of commerce within the Naogaon District. The area of the town is about 38.36 km2 (14.81 sq mi) and the population is about 150,025. The municipality consists of 9 wards and 56 mahallas.
Administration
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "এক নজরে নওগাঁ পৌরসভা" [Naogaon municipality at a glance]. Naogaon.gov.bd. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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