Batticaloa District, Administrative district in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
The district spans 2,854 square kilometers along the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, featuring numerous lagoons and stretches of sandy beaches.
The region transformed from an ancient Tamil settlement into a Portuguese stronghold in 1620, later changing hands to Dutch control in 1638.
The population of 525,142 residents includes Tamil, Moor, and Sinhalese communities, practicing Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity across 346 divisions.
The district connects to major Sri Lankan cities through a network of roads, with the A4 highway linking Batticaloa to Colombo.
The Batticaloa Lagoon contains marine life that produces distinct sounds at night, leading to the local reference of singing fish.
Location: Eastern Province
Capital city: Batticaloa
Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_batticaloa/english/
GPS coordinates: 7.83333,81.33333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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