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Sylhet

Bangladesh

Urban centre 1975–2100

Explore the population, density, built-up land and growth of Sylhet’s urban footprint, as defined by GHSL, from 1975 to 2100 (projected after 2025).

Figures for 2025

Population
1,218,605
Density
10,487 people/km²
14% of the boundary built; 74,305 people per built km²
Area
116 km²

GHS-WUP R2025A on the H3 grid. The interactive charts show the selected year once loaded.

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