Jahajmara Beach
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Jahajmara | |
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| Coordinates: 21°50′58″N 90°20′26″E / 21.8494269°N 90.3404354°E | |
| Location | Maudubi Union, Rangabali, Patuakhali, Barisal |
| Offshore water bodies | Bay of Bengal |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 5 km[1] |
Jahajmara Sea Beach is a beach located in Rangabali Upazila, Patuakhali District, in the Barisal Division of Bangladesh.
Previously, the Jahajmara area was known as Charbogla.[2] According to locals[who?], Jahajmara used to be an international shipping route. During the British period, a foreign ship became stranded here and gradually sank into silt. The wreck was still visible after the independence of Bangladesh, attracting visitors to the area. Over time, the spot developed into a tourist destination. The name "Jahajmara" (literally "struck ship") originated from this incident.[1]
Location
The beach lies on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, about 20 km south of Rangabali Upazila headquarters in Patuakhali District. It is about 30 km away from Kuakata Sea Beach.[3][4]