Southern Province

Southern Province spans across three districts - Galle, Matara, and Hambantota - covering 5,512 square kilometers along the Indian Ocean coastline.

The British colonial administration established Southern Province in 1833 as one of the first administrative divisions of Ceylon, with Galle designated as its capital.

Local communities in Southern Province maintain traditional practices through regular festivals, temple ceremonies, and performances of regional music and dance.

Agriculture and fishing provide primary income for residents, with numerous tea plantations, coconut groves, and fishing harbors distributed throughout the region.

The province contains Yala National Park and Uda Walawe reserves, where elephants, leopards, and water buffalo roam freely in protected natural environments.

Location: Sri Lanka

Inception: 1833

Capital city: Galle

Shares border with: Eastern Province, Western Province, Sabaragamuwa Province, Uva Province

Website: http://spc.gov.lk

GPS coordinates: 6.16667,80.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58