Coxsbazar District

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At a glance Cox’s Bazar

Basic Information of Cox’s Bazar District:

Naming	Ancient name of Cox’s Bazar was "Palongkee. Once Cox's Bazar is also known by the name Panowa.Panowa means"yellow flower. In the past, the surrounding areas of Cox's Bazar were flaming this yellow flowers. It is located 159 kilometers south of Chattagram.English officer Captain Hiram Cox established a market here in 1799 AD. Cox's Bazar originates from the Bazar of Cox shaheb.
Location	Cox’s Bazar located in between 20°43' and 21°56' north latitudes and in between 91°50' and 92°23' east longitudes.
Boundary	It is bounded by Chattagram district on the north, Bandarban district, and Myanmar on the east, Bay of Bengal on the west and South.
Area	2491.86 Sq. km
Rainfall	Annual average rainfall is 3,378 mm
Maximum average temperature	In June, 39.50 Celsius
Minimum average temperature	In January, 11.80 Celsius
Annual average humidity	83 Percent
Main river	Matamuhuri, Bakkhali, Rezu, Kohelia and Naf
Main island	Moheshkhali, Kutubdia, Sonadia, Shahpari Island, Chera and St. Martin Island

Administrative Unit:

Number of Upazila:	08
Number of Union:	71
Village:	992
Municipality:	Cox's Bazar, Chakaria, Teknaf and Moheshkhali
Police Station:	08
Police Investigation Centre:	03
Highway Police Outpost:	05
Police Outpost:	05
Mouza:	188
Number of seats of the National Parliament -04:	Cox's Bazar-1 (Chakaria-Pekua), Cox's Bazar-2 (Moheshkhali-Kutubdia) Cox's Bazar-3 (Cox's Bazar Sadar-Ramu) Cox's Bazar-4 (Teknaf-Ukhia)