Floating Guava Markets
Seasonal canal markets where guava and other produce are sold from boats, such as at Kuriana.
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PirojpurPirojpur travel guide, Barishal Division
Pirojpur lies on the western edge of Barishal Division, bordered by the Sundarbans and Bagerhat to the west and threaded by the Baleshwar, Kocha, Kaliganga and Sandha rivers. Its canal country is known for guava orchards and seasonal floating markets where produce is traded from boats, such as at Kuriana. The wooden Momin Mosque is a notable heritage building. Launches connect it with Dhaka. About 1.20 million people live in roughly 1,278 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Pirojpur District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Barishal Division
- Area
- 1,278 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,198,193
- Density
- 938 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Momin Mosque
A historic mosque in Pirojpur built of wood.
Photo: Md. Kawsar Hossen / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
PirojpurTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Pirojpur?
Pirojpur is in Bangladesh's Barishal Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Pirojpur?
Places added to this guide: Floating Guava Markets, Momin Mosque.
When is the best time to visit Pirojpur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is a floating market in Pirojpur?
A canal-side market where farmers sell produce such as guava directly from boats; Kuriana is a well-known example.
What is the Momin Mosque?
A historic mosque built of wood, one of Pirojpur's best-known heritage buildings.