Location & Surroundings

Galachipa is a third-order administrative division in Barisal Division, Bangladesh, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Burirchar, 22 km to the west. The national capital Dhaka is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Barisal Airport, 71 km away.

Also known as: গলাচিপা

Overview

Galachipa Upazila is upazila in Barisal Division, Bangladesh — BN পটুয়াখালী জেলার একটি উপজেলা.

It is located in Patuakhali District, Bangladesh.

The population is about 361,518 (2011).

It covers about 925 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 3 metre.

Also known as: Galachipa

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Locator map

Locator map Galachipa in Barisal division (Bangladesh).svg

Basic Data

  • Country Bangladesh
  • Located in Patuakhali District
  • Area 925 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    22° 10' 7" N, 90° 24' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 10 m
  • Timezone Asia/Dhaka
  • Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 17,406 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.4%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Taka (BDT)
  • Phone Prefix +880

Sun & Local Time

Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)

Others in Galachipa Upazila

Alternate Names

bn
গলাচিপা

Weather in Galachipa Upazila

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galachipa Upazila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 31.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.

Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
5.4 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,007.1 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 29.5 5.4 204 70 1,007.1 - / 0.00 83 0.0 n/a
6h 28.1 3.6 214 78 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
12h 27.3 3.0 216 81 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.2 n/a
18h 31.7 4.1 191 60 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 10 592.8 n/a
Tomorrow 29.3 4.8 210 71 1,006.2 0.00 / 0.00 11 541.9 n/a
30h 27.9 3.1 207 79 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
36h 27.3 2.0 186 81 1,008.0 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.2 n/a
42h 31.5 3.2 161 61 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 16 579.0 n/a
Friday 29.3 3.3 180 70 1,005.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 486.3 n/a
54h 28.0 2.4 220 76 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 27.5 0.2 135 78 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.2 n/a
66h 32.0 3.2 130 58 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 589.6 n/a
Saturday 29.6 3.9 195 69 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 547.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galachipa Upazila?
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 31.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Galachipa Upazila today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Galachipa Upazila?
Local time is 03:37. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Galachipa Upazila?
Galachipa Upazila is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Galachipa Upazila?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Galachipa Upazila located?
It is at 22.16865, 90.41439 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galachipa Upazila in?
It is in Bangladesh.

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Last updated 2023-05-24
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