Matlab Dakshin Upazila
| Matlab Dakshin | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Matlab Dakshin Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°21′N 90°42.5′E / 23.350°N 90.7083°ECoordinates: 23°21′N 90°42.5′E / 23.350°N 90.7083°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chandpur District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 131.69 km2 (50.85 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 207,611 |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
Matlab Dakshin is an Upazila of Chandpur District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1] The former Upazila was divided into two in 2000, Matlab Dakshin and Matlab Uttar.[1]
Geography
Matlab is located at 23°21′00″N 90°42′30″E / 23.3500°N 90.7083°E. It has a total land area of 131.69 km².[1]
Research
Matlab, including both Matlab Dakshin and Matlab Uttar Upazilas, is the primary rural field site for the International Centre for Diarrhoel Disease Research, Bangladesh, and the world's longest running health project.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Masum Patwari (2012). "Matlab Dakshin Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.