Puttalam District

The district spans 3,072 square kilometers, encompassing coastal areas with lagoons, agricultural lands, and inland territories bordering the Indian Ocean.

The North Western Province established Puttalam in 1845, later merging it with Chilaw district in 1958 to form the current administrative structure.

The district reflects religious diversity with Buddhist temples, Catholic churches, Hindu temples, and Islamic mosques serving different communities across 548 administrative divisions.

Puttalam Railway Station connects to Colombo through the Puttalam line, while numerous roads link the district to major Sri Lankan cities.

The Puttalam Lagoon supports both traditional fishing practices and modern prawn farming operations, contributing to the local fishing industry.

Location: North Western Province

Capital city: Puttalam

Website: http://www.ds.gov.lk/dist_puttalam/english//

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

GPS coordinates: 8.00000,80.00000

Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:09