Patuakhali is a district in south-central Bangladesh in the Barisal Division. This district is the main entrance for the beach of Kuakata.

is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. The area of the district is 3,221.31 km2.

Patuakhali city is surrounded on three sides by rivers. The two major rivers are Laukathi and Lohalia, which are directly connected with the Bay of Bengal. The city has an inland airport used for transport and private travel across the country.


There are 8 upazilas in this district. They are:

Dumki Upazila

Patuakhali Sadar Upazila

Mirzaganj Upazila

Bauphal Upazila

Galachipa Upazila

Dashmina Upazila

Rangabali Upazila

Kalapara Upazila

Administrator of Zila Porishod: Khalilur Rahman Mohon[5]

Deputy Commissioner (DC): MD. Matiul Islam Chawdhury

Superintendent of Police (SP): Md.Shahidullah PPM

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