Bauphal
Bauphal | |
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Bauphal Location of Bauphal in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°25′09″N 90°33′23″E / 22.419253°N 90.556514°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Patuakhali District |
| Upazila | Bauphal Upazila |
| Municipal town | 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Bauphal Municipality |
| • Mayor | Md. Ziaul Haque |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.82 km2 (4.18 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 16,916 |
| • Density | 1,563/km2 (4,049/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Bauphal is a town in Patuakhali District under Barisal Division of Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Bauphal Upazila. It is the fourth largest town of Patuakhali District and the largest as well as the main urban center of Bauphal Upazila. The nearest international and domestic airports to the town are Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and Patuakhali Airport respectively. The town is located 58.8 km from the divisional city Barisal and 37.6 km from the district headquarters Patuakhali.