Qibla direction in Barisal Division
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Barisal Division the qibla is towards the west: 278.59° from true north in Barishal. Across the region the bearing runs from 278° to 279°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 17 cities in Barisal Division, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Barisal Division
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Barishal | 278.59° · west |
| Bhola | 278.68° · west |
| Patuakhali | 278.90° · west |
| Pirojpur | 278.61° · west |
| Uttar Char Fasson | 279.12° · west |
| Burhanuddin | 278.88° · west |
| Lalmohan | 279.02° · west |
| Gaurnadi | 278.30° · west |
| Mehendiganj | 278.52° · west |
| Nalchiti | 278.63° · west |
All 17 cities in Barisal Division
- Ayla Patakata
- Barishal
- Bhandaria
- Bhola
- Burhanuddin
- Burirchar
- Charamaddi
- Gaurnadi
- Lalmohan
- Mathba
- Mehendiganj
- Nalchiti
- Natona
- Patuakhali
- Pirojpur
- Taluker Char Doani
- Uttar Char Fasson
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Barisal Division?
Towards the west. In Barishal it is 278.59°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Barisal Division lie between 278° and 279°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Barisal Division?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.