Kawkhali
Kaukhali | |
|---|---|
  Kaukhali Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°38′N 90°4′E / 22.633°N 90.067°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Pirojpur District |
| Area | |
• Total | 80 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 70,515 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| Website | http://kawkhali.pirojpur.gov.bd/ |
Kaukhali is a small town in Pirojpur District in the Barisal Division of southwestern Bangladesh. It is the mother town of Kaukhali Upazila, Pirojpur. Kaukhali's communication depends on rivers and roads. It has a launch & steamer station which date from British period. The Gabkhan Channel starts from Kaukhali near the village of Ashoa. On it many ships run from Mongla seaport to Dhaka.[1]
References
- ^ "NGA GeoName Database". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 2008-06-08. Retrieved 2008-07-14.