Kegalle District
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Physical information
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Major cities
- Kegalle (Municipal Council)
Other towns
- Ambepussa
- Aranayaka
- Bulathkohupitiya
- Dehiovita
- Deraniyagala
- Galigamuwa
- Ganthuna
- Hemmathagama
- Karawanella
- Kitulgala
- Kotiyakumbura
- Mawanella
- Rambukkana
- Ruwanwella
- Thalgaspitiya
- Yatiyanthota
- Warakapola
Demographics
| Administration Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Female | 521,683 |
| Male | 504,541 |
| Total Population | 1026,224 |
| No. of Families | 296,348 |
Ethnic distribution (2001 census)
Most of the population are Sinhalese. Indian Tamils brought by the British as indentured labourers to work in tea states makes a significant minority.
| Ethnic group | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sinhala | 674,665 | 85.89% |
| Sri Lankan Tamil | 14,908 | 1.90% |
| Indian Tamil | 44,202 | 5.63% |
| Sri Lankan Moors | 50,419 | 6.42% |
| Burger | 191 | 0.02% |
| other | 1,139 | 0.14% |
| Total | 785,524 | 100.00% |
Religious groups (2011 census)
| Religious group | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 707,830 | 84.7% |
| Islam | 60,575 | 7.24% |
| Hindu | 53,997 | 6.45% |
| Roman Catholic | 8,221 | 0.98% |
| protestant | 5,865 | 0.7% |
| other | 115 | 0.02% |
| Total | 836,603 | 100.00% |
Land usage
| Crops | Quantity( Hec.) |
|---|---|
| Rice | 23,516 |
| Tea | 18,673 |
| Coconut | 27,192 |
| Rubber | 89,311 |
Notable places
Situated between coastal lowlands and central highlands district has a contrasting landscape.
Elephant Orphanage of Pinnawala
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage of Pinnawala attracts thousands of tourists daily.
References
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