Natore

Natore
নাটোর
Natore
Natore
Coordinates: 24°24′48″N 88°58′59″E / 24.41333°N 88.98306°E / 24.41333; 88.98306
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRajshahi
DistrictNatore
UpazilaNatore Sadar
Established1706 (1706)
Municipality1869 (1869)
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  BodyNatore Municipality
Area
  Total
39.84 km2 (15.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total
147,000
  Density3,700/km2 (9,600/sq mi)
DemonymNatoree
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal Code
6400
LanguagesStandard Bengali (Official)
PoliceBangladesh Police
AirportIshurdi Airport
Websitewww.natorepaurashava.org

Natore is a city ("town" in some sources) in western Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of the Natore District. Its current administrator is Asha Khatun. The Narod river is passing through the center of the city with pollution from upstream industrial developments flowing through.