1. Establishment: Patuakhali was established at 1st January 1969.
2. Name Derive From: As per most of the history researcher the name “Patuakhali” came from the name “PATUAR KHAL” what is from old poem of the legendary poet DEBENDRANTH DUTT.
পটুয়াখালীর সেরা দশটি আকর্ষণীয় তথ্য সম্পর্কে বাংলায় জানতে নীচের লিঙ্কটিতে ক্লিক করুন: https://iamnrdurjoy.wordpress.com/2020/11/16/top-ten-facts-patuakhali-bangla
3. Known as: Patuakhali is known as THE DAUGHTER OF SEA due to its sea beauty. It is the one of the only places of the world where one can enjoy both sunrise and sunset.
4. Area: The area of Patuakhali is 3,220.15 km2 (1,243.31 sq mi). If it was a country it would be 168th in size in the world. It’s mean there are 28 Independent countries of world who are smaller than Patuakhali.
Patuakhali is the 13th district of Bangladesh in size.
5. Population: There are 1.54 million people who are living at Patuakhali. It’s mean there are 47 Independent countries of world who have less population than Patuakhali. Patuakhali is 41st district of Bangladesh in Population. About 476 people live in a square kilometer of Patuakhali.
6. Male/Female Ratio: There are 103 Male in compare to 100 Female in Patuakhali.
7. Port of Payra : Patuakhali is the home of the Port of Payra what is planned to become the third sea port of Bangladesh (after Chittagong and Mongla).
8. Number of Subdistrict, Union and Municipalities: Patuakhali have 8 Subdistricts, 5 Municipalities and 72 Unions.
9. Important Personalities: AKM Fazlul Haque, The Pioneer Colorectal Surgeon in Indo-Pak Subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan) and Educator, administrator and political personality Mohammad Keramot Ali were born on Patuakhali District.
AKM Fazlul Haque 
Mohammad Keramot Ali
10. Cuisine: Patuakhali is famous for its natural furits like coconut, Palm, Common fig, Bengal almond, Guava, Black Plum etc
Coconut 
Palm 
Common fig 
Bengal Almond 
Guava 
Plum
The NRD 