Phultala Facts
| Area | 48.1 km² |
| Population | 42,663 |
| Male Population | 21,296 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 21,367 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.9% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 25.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,212 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bangladesh Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 23.00655, 89.45569 |
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Phultala Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,282 | 46,458 | 48,399 | 44,892 | 42,663 | 44,952 | 49,875 |
| Population Density | 899.4 / km² | 965.4 / km² | 1,005.7 / km² | 932.8 / km² | 886.5 / km² | 934.1 / km² | 1,036.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPhultala Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phultala | -1.4% | -8.2% | -11.9% |
| Khulna Division | — | — | — |
| Bangladesh | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Phultala Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phultala | 25.9 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Khulna Division | 25.5 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Bangladesh | 23.2 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Phultala Population Density
Population Density: 887 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phultala | 42,663 | 48.1 km² | 887 / km² |
| Khulna Division | 17 million | 20,747.5 km² | 817 / 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
Phultala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Phultala
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
Phultala Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,784 | $1,835 | $2,189 | $2,890 | $3,574 | $4,187 | $5,747 | $6,212 |
| Total GDP | $44.1M | $49.7M | $67.8M | $108.6M | $157.8M | $216.3M | $350.3M | $383.5M |
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
Phultala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phultala | 25,982 tn | 0.61 tn | 539.9 tons/km² |
| Khulna Division | 9,651,508 tn | 0.57 tn | 465.2 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
Phultala CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,982 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 539.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9/11 | 7:34 AM | 4.4 | 69 km | 35,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/09 | 7:04 AM | 4.2 | 76.9 km | 35,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/06 | 2:39 PM | 4.2 | 84.8 km | 10,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/01 | 12:31 AM | 4.3 | 57.3 km | 10,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/96 | 3:28 AM | 4.6 | 96.5 km | 36,400 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/94 | 4:46 PM | 4.6 | 100 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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