Kalapara Municipality
Kalapara | |
|---|---|
Kalapara Location of Kalapara in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 24°52′56″N 90°43′40″E / 24.882210°N 90.727892°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Patuakhali District |
| Upazila | Kalapara Upazila |
| Municipal Town | 2010 |
| Upazila Headquarters | 1984 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Kalapara Municipality |
| • Mayor | ASM Rakibul Ahsan |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.24 km2 (8.97 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 16,916 |
| • Density | 727.9/km2 (1,885/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Kalapara is a town in Patuakhali District under Barisal Division, Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Kalapara Upazila. It is the second largest town in Patuakhali District and the largest and principal urban center of Kalapara Upazila. The town is situated on the bank of the Andharmanik River. The nearest international and domestic airports to the town are Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and Patuakhali Airport, respectively. Kalapara town is located 91.6 km away from the divisional city of Barisal and 50 km away from the district town of Patuakhali.