Teknaf
Teknaf sits at the southernmost point of mainland Bangladesh, where the Naf River forms both the town's eastern boundary and the border with Myanmar. The port here handles cross-border trade with Myanmar, giving the town a frontier character. St. Martin's Island, Bangladesh's only coral island, is accessible from Teknaf, making the town a practical base for reaching it. Hills and water are close on multiple sides.
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- Population40,557
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.2 km5.1 mi
Nearest airports
Teknaf: quick answers
Where is Teknaf?
Teknaf is in Bangladesh.
How do you get to Teknaf?
The nearest airport is Cox's Bazar (CXB), about 3 hr 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Teknaf?
The warmest month is May, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is July, with about 847 mm33.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Teknaf?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.