
Matara is a major city in Sri Lanka, on the southern coast of Southern Province. It is the second largest city in Southern Province. It is 160 km (99 mi) from Colombo. It is a major commercial hub, the administrative capital and largest city of Matara District.
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Ethnic composition in Matara DS Division according to 2012 census data is Sinhalese 111,039 (95.88%), Muslims 4,296 (3.71%), Tamils 326 (0.28%), Others 144 (0.12%).
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Articles with coordinates within 10 km, from English Wikipedia.
Towns around Matara
- Devinuwara6.3 km E
- Weligama12 km W
- Beliatta25 km NE
- Galle38 km W
- Ambalantota57 km E
- Ambalangoda62 km NW
- Hambantota67 km E
- Bentota80 km NW
Straight-line distance and compass bearing from the town centre.