Barisal, officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola River in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Division. It is one of the oldest municipalities and river ports of the country. The city was once called the Venice of the East or the Venice of Bengal. Barishal is known for its extensive network of rivers and waterways, which play a crucial role in local transportation.
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Barisal municipality was established in 1876 during the British rule in India and upgraded to City Corporation on 25 July 2002. The city consists of 30 wards and 50 mahallas with a population of 533,000, according to the 2023 national census, and about 250,000 voters, according to the 2018 voter list of the city election. The area of the city is 58 km2.
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Towns around Barishal
- Charāmaddi9.0 km SE
- Nālchiti13 km SW
- Mehendiganj21 km NE
- Bhola28 km E
- Gaurnadi33 km NW
- Patuakhali38 km S
- Bhāndāria40 km SW
- Pirojpur43 km W
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