Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.0M
Population
153 km2
Area
62 Mbps
Internet
72m
Elevation
UTC+06:00
Timezone
IXA (48km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Comilla's quiet charm unfolds through Maynamati's ancient Buddhist ruins and lush tea gardens, a serene contrast to Dhaka's chaos just hours away. Nomads find solace in cheap rentals, improving broadband, and a subtropical climate ripe for mango season indulgences. Local sweets and heritage sites make it an underrated work-retreat spot.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Bangladesh
Region
Southern Asia
Population
1.0M
Timezone
UTC+06:00
Elevation
72 m
Currency
BDT
Language
Bengali
Airport
IXA
GPS
23.46, 91.19
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
62 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Climate
Year-round average of 23C — near-ideal temperatures
A major city with a population of 1,030,000
INFRASTRUCTURE
647 total POIs 4.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
78
Cafes
5
Bars
1
Fast Food
5
Shopping
Supermarkets
14
Convenience
3
Shopping Malls
5
Healthcare
Hospitals
25
Clinics
2
Pharmacies
10
Education
Schools
55
Universities
11
Recreation
Parks
18
Playgrounds
40
Sports
13
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
50
Train Stations
5
Fuel Stations
51
Services
Banks
48
ATMs
15
Post Offices
9
Police
5
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
62 Mbps
Download
52 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
3,092
Tests
983
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
19°
J
20°
F
21°
M
24°
A
26°
M
27°
J
28°
J
27°
A
26°
S
24°
O
21°
N
20°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 23.5 C Range: 19 - 27.9 C Rain: 2,255 mm/year Sunshine: 3,251 h/year
CITY SCORES
80.5
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
50.7
Overall
AIRPORT
IXA
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport
48 km from center
~72 min drive
FUN FACTS
Comilla (Bengali: কুমিল্লা), officially spelled Cumilla, is a metropolis on the banks of the Gumti River in eastern Bangladesh.
Comilla was one of the cities of ancient Bengal.
It was once the capital of Tripura kingdom.
History Ancient era The Comilla region was once under the reign of Gangaridai and Samatata in ancient period.
This district came under the reign of the kings of the Harikela in the ninth century AD.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Comilla known for?
Comilla's quiet charm unfolds through Maynamati's ancient Buddhist ruins and lush tea gardens, a serene contrast to Dhaka's chaos just hours away. Nomads find solace in cheap rentals, improving broadband, and a subtropical climate ripe for mango season indulgences. Local sweets and heritage sites make it an underrated work-retreat spot.
How fast is the internet in Comilla?
Comilla has an average download speed of 62 Mbps and upload speed of 52 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Comilla?
Comilla has an average year-round temperature of approximately 23.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Comilla?
Comilla is served by IXA (Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport), approximately 48 km from the city center.
What is the population of Comilla?
The population of Comilla is approximately 1.0M.
What infrastructure does Comilla have?
Comilla has 647 mapped points of interest, including 78 restaurants, 25 hospitals, 55 schools.
What country is Comilla in?
Comilla is located in Bangladesh.
