Matale District, Administrative district in Central Province, Sri Lanka
The district spans across 1,993 square kilometers of land, containing both urban settlements and agricultural areas in Sri Lanka's central region.
The Matale Rebellion of 1848 marked a significant uprising when local rebels under Weera Puran Appu confronted British forces at Fort MacDowall.
The district's population of 522,000 residents represents multiple religious groups, with Buddhism practiced by 79.4% of inhabitants, followed by Islam and Hinduism.
Visitors can reach Matale through main roads connecting to Kandy and Colombo, with regular bus services operating between major towns in the district.
The ancient Aluvihare Rock Temple in Matale holds historical importance as the location where Buddhist scriptures were first recorded in written form.
Location: Central Province
Capital city: Matale
Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_matale/english/
GPS coordinates: 7.66667,80.75000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:38
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