PRAKASAM – AP State Portal
Head Quarters: Ongole More Info : https:// The region was named as Prakasam District on 12 May 1972 in memory of Tanguturi Prakasam, also known as Andhra Kesari (Lion of Andhra). The district was situated between 79º and 80º E, of the eastern longitudes and 15º 30′ and 16ºN, of northern latitudes.