Manikganj
The Baliati Zamindari Palace is the main draw in this district town in Dhaka Division, sitting on the banks of the Kaliganga River west of Dhaka. Manikganj also serves as a transit point between Bangladesh's north-western and south-western regions via the Paturia and Aricha ferry terminals, and the area around Jhitka village is locally known for molasses production.
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- Population71,698
- Nearest water from center 9.7 km6.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.3 km3.9 mi
Nearest airports
Manikganj: quick answers
Where is Manikganj?
Manikganj is in Bangladesh, about 44 km27 miles in a straight line from Dhaka.
How do you get to Manikganj?
The nearest airport is Dhaka (DAC), about 2 hr 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Manikganj?
The warmest month is May, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 19°C65°F. The wettest month is June, with about 363 mm14.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Manikganj?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 27 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Manikganj?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Uttar Daulatdia.