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Coordinates: 22°09′03″N 90°07′35″E / 22.1508°N 90.1264°E
| Barguna District | |
  Barguna
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| Division name | Barisal Division |
| Coordinates | 22°09′03″N 90°07′35″E / 22.1508°N 90.1264°E |
| Area | 1831.31 km² |
| Temperature | 12.1°C - 33.3°C |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Population (2007[update]) - Density - Males - Females - Literacy rate - Male - Female |
902465 - 492/km² - 49.88% - 50.12% - 40.14% - 45.15% - 35.15% |
| District Commissioner | Qazi Obaidur Rahman |
| Members of the Parliament | Interim government |
| Website: Banglapedia Article | |
| Maplink: Official Map of Barguna District | |
Barguna (Bengali: বরগুনা Borguna) is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Barisal Division.
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Geography
The Barguna District has a total area of 1831.31 km². It is bounded on the north by the districts of Jhalkathi, Barisal, Pirojpur and Patuakhali. In the east, it borders the Patuakhali District. On the south, Barguna is bounded by the Patuakhali District, and the Bay of Bengal. On the western side, it borders Pirojpur and Bagerhat districts. Important rivers of Barguna district include the Payra River, Bishkhali River and the Baleshwar River.
Administration
Barguna is divided into five upazilas:
Economy
Barguna's economy is primarily dependent on agriculture. Principal crops include rice and pulses. Jute cultivation was once important, but the crop gradually lost popularity as a cash crop. Being a coastal district, Barguna has a thriving fishing industry. Produce of the district includes betel leaf, pulses, bananas, betel nut, molasses, marine fish, and shrimp. A small manufacturing industry comprises mostly rice mills, saw mill, soap factory, flour mill, ice factory and pen factory. Traditional cottage industries such as weaving, bamboo and cane art work, goldsmithing, blacksmithing, pottery, wood work, and tailoring also thrive in rural areas.
Demographics
As of 2007[update], Barguna District has an overall population of 902,465 with a population density of 492 persons/km². Females constitute a majority of the population with a percentage of 50.12% while males constitute 49.88%.
Religion
Muslim: 94%, Hindu: 3.7%, Buddhist: 2.3%, Christian: 1%, other 0%
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