Rangpur District Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Rangpur রংপুর
District
Location of Rangpur in Bangladesh
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Rangpur Division
Area
• Total	2,400.56 km² (926.86 sq mi)
Population (2011 census)
• Total	2,996,336
• Density	1,248.1821/km² (3,232.777/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Rangpuri, Rongpuri
Time zone	UTC+06:00 (BST)
Postal code	5400

Rangpur is an important district located in the northern part of Bangladesh. It is a key area within the larger Rangpur Division. This district was officially created in 1772, making it a place with a long history.

Exploring Rangpur's Geography
- Borders and Neighbors
- Soil and Climate
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Exploring Rangpur's Geography

Rangpur District is part of the Rangpur Division, which is one of the eight main areas of Bangladesh. It's located in the northern part of the country.

Borders and Neighbors

Rangpur shares its edges with several other districts. To the north, you'll find Nilphamari District. To the south, it borders Gaibandha District. On its eastern side is Kurigram District, and to the west lies Dinajpur. The main city of Rangpur serves as the headquarters for the entire division.

Soil and Climate

The land in Rangpur is mostly made up of a special type of soil called alluvial soil. This rich soil, which makes up about 80% of the area, is carried and deposited by the Teesta River. The rest of the soil is known as barind soil.

The weather in Rangpur is generally warm. Temperatures usually range from 11 degrees Celsius (about 52 degrees Fahrenheit) to 32 degrees Celsius (about 90 degrees Fahrenheit). The district also gets a lot of rain, with an average of 2931 millimeters (about 115 inches) of rainfall each year.