Bhola Island
River and flatlands of Bhola | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 22°30′N 90°45′E / 22.500°N 90.750°E |
| Area | 1,295 km2 (500 sq mi) |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
| Width | 25 km (15.5 mi) |
| Coastline | 550 km (342 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Highest point | Unnamed |
| Administration | |
Bangladesh | |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Bhola District |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Bholaya |
| Population | 1,800,000 (2020) |
| Pop. density | 1,078/km2 (2792/sq mi) |
| Languages | Bengali |
| Ethnic groups | Bengalis |
Bhola Island (also called Dakhin Shahbazpur) is the largest island of Bangladesh with an area of 1,295 km2 (500 sq mi) and a coastline of 324 km (201 mi). It accounts for most of the land area of Bhola District in Barisal Division.