🗺️ Division

Barishal Division

Barishal is one of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh. It was established in 1993, covers 13,297 km², and contains 6 districts with a combined population of about 9.33 M.

Districts

Area (km²)

Population

1993

Established

Districts of Barishal Division

All 6, with what each is known for.

Barishal

বরিশাল

Venice of Bengal, floating guava market

2,791 km² 2.5 M

Barguna

বরগুনা

Taltoli sea beach, Haringhata forest

1,831 km² 950 K

Bhola

ভোলা

Largest island district, Monpura, natural gas

3,404 km² 1.9 M

Jhalokati

ঝালকাঠি

Floating guava market of Bhimruli

749 km² 700 K

Patuakhali

পটুয়াখালী

Kuakata — sunrise and sunset from one beach

3,220 km² 1.75 M

Pirojpur

পিরোজপুর

Floating seedling market, Bhandaria

1,308 km² 1.15 M

Places to visit in Barishal

Kuakata Sea Beach

The "daughter of the sea" — one of very few beaches where both sunrise and sunset fall over the water.

Patuakhali

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