Categories in Gafargaon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gafargaon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 |
| Shopping | 8 |
Gafargaon Facts
| Area | 353.4 km² |
| Population | 485,328 |
| Male Population | 237,092 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 248,236 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +128.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.1% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 21, Female: 23.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,672 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 9025 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bangladesh Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.43200, 90.55850 |
| Postal Codes | 1745, 1747, 1748 |
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Gafargaon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,358 | 317,665 | 391,103 | 466,707 | 485,328 | 512,385 | 536,096 |
| Population Density | 600.8 / km² | 898.8 / km² | 1,106.6 / km² | 1,320.5 / km² | 1,373.2 / km² | 1,449.7 / km² | 1,516.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGafargaon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafargaon | +128.5% | +52.8% | +24.1% |
| Dhaka Division | — | — | — |
| Bangladesh | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gafargaon Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafargaon | 22.2 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Dhaka Division | 23.9 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Bangladesh | 23.2 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gafargaon Population Density
Population Density: 1,373 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafargaon | 485,328 | 353.4 km² | 1,373 / km² |
| Dhaka Division | 42.1 million | 20,514.3 km² | 2,052 / km² |
| Bangladesh | 160.5 million | 139,726.1 km² | 1,149 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gafargaon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gafargaon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gafargaon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,580 | $1,607 | $1,893 | $2,140 | $2,655 | $3,522 | $4,260 | $4,672 |
| Total GDP | $581.2M | $653.9M | $843M | $1B | $1.3B | $1.8B | $2.4B | $2.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Gafargaon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gafargaon | 257,609 tn | 0.53 tn | 728.9 tons/km² |
| Dhaka Division | 23,931,754 tn | 0.57 tn | 1,166.6 tons/km² |
| Bangladesh | 86,978,104 tn | 0.54 tn | 622.5 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gafargaon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 257,609 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 728.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/19 | 4:49 AM | 3.7 | 47.9 km | 10,000 m | 19km E of Mirzapur, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/17 | 4:50 AM | 4.9 | 82.9 km | 29,510 m | 28km N of Agartala, India | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/17 | 2:32 PM | 4.1 | 99.2 km | 36,670 m | 27km S of Tura, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/16 | 7:20 AM | 4.4 | 77.2 km | 29,790 m | 33km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/15 | 11:52 PM | 4 | 3.1 km | 14,160 m | 2km SSE of Gafargaon, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/12 | 2:56 AM | 4.5 | 90.6 km | 44,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/08 | 11:00 PM | 3.8 | 94.3 km | 35,000 m | Tripura, India region | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/08 | 6:51 PM | 4.8 | 39.5 km | 17,500 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/08 | 10:20 PM | 3.9 | 81.3 km | 30,600 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/08 | 1:15 PM | 3.8 | 81.8 km | 35,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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