Trincomalee District

Trincomalee District spans 2,727 square kilometers along the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, featuring extensive shorelines and natural harbors.

The district emerged as a significant maritime hub during colonial times, with Portuguese, Dutch, and British powers establishing control over its strategic harbor between the 16th and 19th centuries.

The population of 378,182 residents includes Sri Lankan Moors, Tamil communities, and Sinhalese groups, each maintaining their languages, traditions, and religious practices.

The district contains eleven administrative divisions with 230 smaller units, connected through a network of highways and railway lines to other parts of Sri Lanka.

The Trincomalee harbor remains operational throughout the year regardless of weather conditions, serving as both a commercial port and a naval base.

Location: Eastern Province

Capital city: Trincomalee

Address: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Trincomalee

Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_trincomalee/english/

GPS coordinates: 8.58333,81.08333

Latest update: June 1, 2025 10:30