South Halishahar Ward

South Halishahar (দক্ষিণ হালিশহর) is a No.39 Ward of Chattogram City Corporation and a part of Halishahar Thana, Bangladesh.

Size
Area of South Halishahar Ward is 12.69 sq km.

Nomenclature and History
In the 8th-9th centuries, Halishahr was a temporary settlement for Arab merchants. Arabic word 'hawale city' means 'city floor'. Hawale city site later Halishahar.

Population data
According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, the total population of South Halishahar ward is 1,06,272 people. Among them 53,635 are male and 52,637 are female. Total families are 24,634.

Location and boundaries
South Halishahar Ward is located in the south west part of Chattogram City Corporation. North of it is No. 38 South Middle Halishahar Ward, East is Karnaphuli River and Juldha Union of Karnaphuli Upazila, No. 40 North Patenga Ward is in South and Bay of Bengal is in West.