South Sarwakati | |
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  South Sarwakati Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°45′N90°11′E / 22.750°N 90.183°E Coordinates: 22°45′N90°11′E / 22.750°N 90.183°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Pirojpur District |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
South Sarwakati is a village in Pirojpur District in the Barisal Division of southwestern Bangladesh. [1] It is located approximately 109 kilometers (68 miles) south of Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka.
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