Población: 337.579
Extensión: nearly 14 km²
Idioma: Bengali
Tungi es una ciudad de Bangladesh.
subtropical monsoon.
| Mes | Máx / Min | Cantidad de lluvia |
|---|---|---|
| Enero | 25° / 15° | Escasa (8 mm) |
| Febrero | 28° / 18° | Media (32 mm) |
| Marzo | 32° / 22° | Media (32 mm) |
| Abril | 35° / 25° | Extrema (152 mm) |
| Mayo | 34° / 26° | Torrencial (273 mm) |
| Junio | 33° / 27° | Torrencial (324 mm) |
| Julio | 33° / 27° | Torrencial (342 mm) |
| Agosto | 33° / 27° | Torrencial (305 mm) |
| Septiembre | 33° / 27° | Torrencial (288 mm) |
| Octubre | 32° / 26° | Extrema (195 mm) |
| Noviembre | 30° / 22° | Baja (25 mm) |
| Diciembre | 26° / 17° | Media (35 mm) |
Mejor época para ir: November to February.
Cómo llegar: by road from Dhaka via Tongi Diversion Road rail from Kamalapur bus routes CNG.
Transporte público: local buses, rickshaws.
Taxis y movilidad: autos, CNG vehicles, hired cars fairly available.
Zonas para alojarse: central Tongi, near railway station.
Zonas comerciales: Tongi Bazar, road markets.
Seguridad: relatively safe, caution at night, busy during events.
Consulta qué necesitas para visitar Tungi con cualquier pasaporte del mundo: entrada sin visa, e-Visa, visa a la llegada o trámites consulares tradicionales.
Platos típicos: biriyani spicy curries polao local sweets like roshogolla and mishti doi; street foods such as chotpoti and samosas are also loved by locals and visitors. Typically, communal meals occur during major festivals or after Friday prayers.
Bebidas locales: borhani lassi traditional sweet tea mineral water soda Fanta Sprite; locally made fruit juices are popular during hot months.
Productos típicos: textiles, garments, jute crafts, local sweets.
Tungi is home to the Bishwa Ijtema, a unique Islamic gathering annually attracting over 3 million devotees. The event transforms the area into a tent city; this peaceful congregation emphasizes spirituality and unity. Tungi is also known as an early hub for garment manufacturing, powering the local and national economy.
Evolución histórica: Tungi began as a rural settlement and transformed during Bangladesh's rapid urbanization. Following independence in 1971, industrialization surged, notably textile and manufacturing industries, which shaped the city. Major infrastructure development occurred from the 1980s onward, linking Tungi to greater Dhaka and fostering economic growth.
Personajes importantes: Notable figures include local political leaders, freedom fighters from Bangladesh’s independence war, and textile industry pioneers. Additionally, some renowned artists and social activists originating from Tungi have contributed to national culture and civic society.
Relieve: flat alluvial plains.
Parques y áreas: parks near Balu River.
Monumentos: Bishwa Ijtema site.
Museos y galerías: no major ones.
Eventos anuales: Bishwa Ijtema (world's second largest Muslim congregation).
Barrios emblemáticos: Station Road, Tongi Bazar, Mill Gate.
Deportes locales: cricket, football.
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