Jhalokati

JHALOKATI


Jhalokati is a district in Southwestern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Barisal Division. Jhalokati is bounded by Barisal district to the north and east, Barguna district and the Bishkhali river tn the south, Lohagara Upazilaand 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, Bazitpur river.

Area: 758. 06  km2 (292. 69  sq mi)

Upazilas: Jhalokati Sadar, Kathalia, Nalchity, Rajapur.