Hambantota District, Administrative district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Hambantota District covers 2,593 square kilometers of southeastern Sri Lanka, featuring dry climate zones and agricultural lands along the Indian Ocean coastline.
Ancient maritime traders from China, Thailand, and Indonesia used this region's natural harbor, leading to the name evolution from 'Sampan Thota' to Hambantota.
The district maintains twelve Buddhist temples from the 2nd century BC, including the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya, which remains central to religious practices.
The district contains two major transportation hubs: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and Magampura Mahinda Rajapakse Sea Port, connecting Sri Lanka to global networks.
Salt production facilities along the coast create extensive white salt pans where workers extract minerals through traditional evaporation methods.
Location: Southern Province
Capital city: Hambantota
Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_hambantota/english/index.php
GPS coordinates: 6.25000,81.16667
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:57
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