Length: 155 km. (longest unbroken sea-beach in the world)
City Area: 23.4 km.
Named by: Captain Hiram Cox (British East India Company)
Population: 223,522 (2011 Census)
Attractions: Laboni sea-beach, Himchari & Inani beaches, Maheshkhali Island, Sonadia Island, Ramu Buddhist Temple, Rakhine & Adinath Temple, Fishing Ports, Parachute jumping, Bike rides, Surfing and many more.
Holiday: Friday & Saturday. (crowded)