Sitakunda Upazila

Sitakunda Upazila is an administrative region in Chattogram District with diverse terrain ranging from coastal areas to elevated hills. The landscape includes paved roads, semi-paved routes, and railway connections that link settlements across the territory.

The region was established as a Thana administrative division in 1979 and gained Upazila status in 1983, reflecting changes in local governance structures. This reorganization recognized the area's growing importance and need for improved administrative management.

People here practice Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, with mosques, temples, and monasteries serving as everyday gathering places for their communities. This religious diversity shapes the local calendar and public life throughout the year.

The region is served by paved and semi-paved roads along with railway connections linking different settlements and areas. Travel times vary depending on which part of the territory you are visiting and your starting point.

The territory is home to Bangladesh's first eco-park and also hosts the world's largest ship-breaking industry in its waters. These two contrasting activities reflect the region's complex relationship with economic development and environmental concerns.

Location: Chattogram District

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Website: http://sitakunda.chittagong.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 22.61667,91.66167

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26