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(Bengali: ঝালকাঠি) is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Barisal Division. With an area of 758.06 sq km, Jhalokati is bounded by Barisal district to the north and east, Barguna district and the Bishkhali river tn the south, Lohagara Upazila and Pirojpur district to the west. Annual average temperatures: maximum 33.3°C, minimum 12.1°C; annual rainfall 2506 mm. Main rivers in this district are Bishkhali, Sugandha, Dhansiri, Gabkhan, Jangalia and Bamanda. Mr. sohag mia one of the famous romantic poet born at here.
Coordinates: 22°38′35″N 90°12′00″E / 22.6431°N 90.2000°E
| Jhalokati District | |
  Jhalokati
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| Division name | Barisal Division |
| Coordinates | 22°38′35″N 90°12′00″E / 22.6431°N 90.2000°E |
| Area | 758.06 km² |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Population (1991[update]) - Density - Literacy rate |
696055 - 918.21/km² - 51.2% |
| Website: Banglapedia Article | |
| Maplink: Official Map of Jhalokati District | |
Subdivisions
The district is administratively subdivided into 4 upazilas, these are:
See also
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