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Colombo District
කොළඹ දිස්ත්රික්කය கொழும்பு மாவட்டம் |
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Location within Sri Lanka
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Western |
| Capital | Colombo |
| DS Division |
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Colombo
Homagama Kaduwela Kesbewa Kolonnawa Maharagama Moratuwa Padukka Ratmalana Seethawaka Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Thimbirigasyaya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 699 km2 (270 sq mi) |
| • Land | 676 km2 (261 sq mi) |
| • Water | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) 3.29% |
| Area rank | 25th (1.07% of total area) |
| Population
(2012 census)
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| • Total | 2,309,809 |
| • Rank | 1st (11.40% of total pop.) |
| • Density | 3,304.4/km2 (8,558/sq mi) |
| Ethnicity
(2012 census)
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| • Sinhalese | 1,771,319 (76.69%) |
| • Sri Lankan Moors | 242,728 (10.51%) |
| • Sri Lankan Tamil | 231,318 (10.01%) |
| • Indian Tamil | 27,336 (1.18%) |
| • Other | 37,108 (1.61%) |
| Religion
(2012 census)
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| • Buddhist | 1,631,999 (70.66%) |
| • Muslim | 271,719 (11.76%) |
| • Christian | 220,711 (9.56%) |
| • Hindu | 182,342 (7.89%) |
| • Other | 3,038 (0.13%) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (Sri Lanka) |
| Post Codes |
00000-10999
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| Telephone Codes | 011, 036 |
| ISO 3166 code | LK-11 |
| Vehicle registration | WP |
| Official Languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
The Colombo District (which is කොළඹ දිස්ත්රික්කය in Sinhala and கொழும்பு மாவட்டம் in Tamil) is one of the 25 districts in Sri Lanka. Districts are like big areas that help organize the country. It is located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The district is home to the city of Colombo, which is the largest city and the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
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What is Colombo District?
The Colombo District is a very important part of Sri Lanka. It is the most populated district in the country. This means more people live here than anywhere else in Sri Lanka. It also has the highest number of businesses and government offices.
Where is Colombo District Located?
The Colombo District is found in the southwest part of Sri Lanka. It covers an area of about 699 square kilometers (270 square miles). A small part of this area, about 23 square kilometers, is water. The district is bordered by the Gampaha District to the north, the Kalutara District to the south, and the Kegalle District and Ratnapura District to the east. The Indian Ocean is to its west.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count done in 2012, over 2.3 million people live in the Colombo District. This makes it the most crowded district in Sri Lanka. The district is divided into several smaller areas called Divisional Secretary's Divisions. These divisions help manage local services for the people living there.
Divisional Secretary's Divisions
Some of the main divisions in Colombo District include:
- Colombo
- Homagama
- Kaduwela
- Kesbewa
- Kolonnawa
- Maharagama
- Moratuwa
- Padukka
- Ratmalana
- Seethawaka
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Thimbirigasyaya
Who Lives in Colombo District?
The people living in Colombo District come from different backgrounds. The largest group are the Sinhalese people, making up about 76% of the population. Other groups include Sri Lankan Moors (about 10.5%) and Sri Lankan Tamil people (about 10%). There are also smaller groups like Indian Tamils and others.
Religions in the District
Many different religions are practiced in Colombo District. The main religion is Buddhism, followed by about 70% of the people. Other major religions include Islam (about 11.7%), Christianity (about 9.5%), and Hinduism (about 7.8%). This mix of cultures and religions makes the district a vibrant place.
How is Colombo District Managed?
The Colombo District is managed by a District Secretary. This person is in charge of making sure everything runs smoothly in the district. They oversee many important services for the community. The official languages used in the district are Sinhala and Tamil.
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