Time zone Sri Lanka (UTC+05:30) University ATI Kegalle | Largest Town Kegalle Population 837,179 (2012) ISO 3166 code Sri Lanka | |
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Divisions ListDivisional Secretariats: 11Grama Niladhari: 573 Area 1,693 km² (1,685 km² Land / 8 km² Water) Points of interest Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pinnawala Open Zoo, Belilena, Ambuluwawa Temple, Kadugannawa Ambalama | ||
Kegalle is a district in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary (previously known as a Government Agent) appointed by the central government of Sri Lanka. It was a former Dissavani of Sri Lanka.
Contents
- Map of Kegalle Sri Lanka
- Physical information
- Major cities
- Other towns
- Ethnic distribution 2001 census
- Notable places
- Elephant Orphanage of Pinnawala
- Maps
- References
Map of Kegalle, Sri Lanka
It covers an area of 1,693 km². The district has a population of 837,179 according to 2012 Census, which is approximately 4.0% of the total population of Sri Lanka.
Physical information
The District of Kegalle is situated in between the central highlands and western southern plains and has an enchanting environment. The height of the western region is 50 m (160 ft) above sea level while the eastern region exceeds 1,800 m (5,900 ft). Rubber cultivation has stretched over most of the area of the District and minor export crops from the district include coffee, cocoa, pepper, clove and nutmeg. Sri Lanka’s best graphite mine is situated at Bogala in Kegalle District. The extent of the District is 1,692.8 km2 (653.6 sq mi).
Major cities
Other towns
Ethnic distribution (2001 census)
Most of the population are Sinhalese. Indian Tamils brought by British to work in tea states makes a significant minority.
Notable places
Situated between coastal lowlands and central highlands district has a contrasting landscape.
Elephant Orphanage of Pinnawala
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage of Pinnawala attracts thousands of tourists daily.