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Matara, Southern Province

Sri Lanka

City5.9485° N, 80.5353° E

Matara, in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, is a city. Its population is 76,254.

Population76,254
ProvinceSouthern Province
Coordinates5.9485° N, 80.5353° E
CountrySri Lanka
Rank in Sri Lanka#17 of 17,855

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About Matara

The geographic coordinates of Matara are 5.95° N, 80.54° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

Out of 17,855 localities in Sri Lanka, Matara ranks #17 with 76,254 inhabitants.

Cities in Southern Province

Within the Southern Province region of Sri Lanka, Matara stands alongside cities like Galle, Ambalangoda, Devinuwara. Matara has 76,254 inhabitants.

Galle93,118Ambalangoda56,783Devinuwara45,000Bentota37,000Weligama22,179Tangalle10,497Mirissa city4,695Talpe3,000Koggala3,000Unawatuna2,000

Nearby Cities

Matara has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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GinigasmullaNeighborhood
0.3 km
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ParamullaNeighborhood
0.3 km
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WeliweriyaNeighborhood
0.3 km
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GabadawidiyaNeighborhood
0.3 km
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Hittetiya EastCity
0.3 km
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WalpolaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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WeragampitaCity
1.6 km
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PallimullaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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GandaragodaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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KompannawattaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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KotuwegodaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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DelkadaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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PolhenaNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Hittetiya CentralCity
2 km
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Hittetiya WestCity
2 km
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BerawagodaCity
2 km
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Pamburana WestCity
2.1 km
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WelegodaCity
2.1 km
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Walgama NorthCity
2.1 km
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WewagodaCity
2.1 km

Universities in Matara

Matara is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
University of Ruhuna1978——
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Largest cities in Sri Lanka

#1 Colombo648,034#2 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia219,827#3 Maharagama195,355#4 Jaffna169,102#5 Moratuwa168,280
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Matara?

Matara has a population of 76,254. It ranks #17 in Sri Lanka by population.

What province or state is Matara in?

Matara is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

Where is Matara located?

Matara is located at coordinates 5.95° N, 80.54° E in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

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