Location of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh
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Coordinates: 21.443°N 91.978°ECountry BangladeshDivisionChittagong DivisionDistrictCox's Bazar DistrictGovernment • TypeMayor–Council • BodyCox's Bazar Municipality • MayorMujibur RahmanArea • City23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi)Population (2011 Total population represents population in city and metro represents entire district.[1]) • City223,522 • Density9,600/km2 (25,000/sq mi) • Metro2,655,000Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)AirportCox's Bazar Airport
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The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Hiram Cox, an officer of the British East India Company, a Superintendent of Palongkee outpost. To commemorate his role in refugee rehabilitation work, a market was established and named after him.
The municipality covers an area of 6.85 km2 (2.64 sq mi) with 27 mahallas and 9 wards and as of 2012 had a population of 51,918.[2] Cox's Bazar is connected by road and air with Chittagong.[3][4]
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