Satkhira District
সাতক্ষীরা
Satkhira is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Khulna division. It covers 3,858.3 km² and is home to roughly 2,200,000 people. It is best known for sundarbans west, Mozaffar mango, shrimp farms.
History of Satkhira
Borders the western Sundarbans and has a history of resistance to Portuguese and Mughal-era pirate raids along its coast, alongside early Muslim shrines dating to the Sultanate period.
Sunrise and sunset in Satkhira today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Satkhira
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Sundarbans west, Mozaffar mango, shrimp farms
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Shrimp (bagda) farming is the dominant export industry, alongside Sundarbans-based fishing and honey collection.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Known for Mozaffar-variety mangoes and shrimp-based cuisine, plus Sundarbans honey-hunting (mawali) traditions.
Other districts in Khulna
Frequently asked questions about Satkhira
Which division is Satkhira in?
Satkhira district belongs to Khulna division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Satkhira?
Satkhira has a population of roughly 2,200,000, across an area of 3,858.3 square kilometres.
What is Satkhira famous for?
Sundarbans west, Mozaffar mango, shrimp farms
What time is sunrise and sunset in Satkhira?
The sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:38 today in Satkhira, giving 11:38 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Satkhira?
Shrimp (bagda) farming is the dominant export industry, alongside Sundarbans-based fishing and honey collection.