Mullaitivu District facts for kids
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Mullaitivu District
முல்லைத்தீவு மாவட்டம்
මුලතිවු දිස්ත්රික්කය |
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Location within Sri Lanka
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DS and GN Divisions of Mullaitivu District, 2006
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern |
| Created | September 1978 |
| Capital | Mullaitivu |
| DS Division |
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Manthai East
Maritimepattu Oddusuddan Puthukudiyiruppu Thunukkai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,617 km2 (1,010 sq mi) |
| • Land | 2,415 km2 (932 sq mi) |
| • Water | 202 km2 (78 sq mi) 7.72% |
| Area rank | 11th (3.99% of total area) |
| Population
(2012 census)
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| • Total | 91,947 |
| • Rank | 25th (0.45% of total pop.) |
| • Density | 35.135/km2 (90.998/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (Sri Lanka) |
| Post Codes |
42000-42999
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| ISO 3166 code | LK-45 |
| Vehicle registration | NP |
| Official Languages | Tamil, Sinhala |
Mullaitivu District (Tamil: முல்லைத்தீவு மாவட்டம்; Sinhala: මුලතිවු දිස්ත්රික්කය) is one of the 25 districts in Sri Lanka. Districts are like big areas that help manage the country. The main town, or capital, of this district is Mullaitivu.
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Where is Mullaitivu District?
Mullaitivu District is located in the northeastern part of Sri Lanka. It is part of the Northern Province. The district covers an area of about 2,617 square kilometers (1,010 square miles). This makes it the 11th largest district in Sri Lanka.
How is Mullaitivu District Governed?
The district is managed by a District Secretary, who is like the main leader. There are also elected officials who represent the people. These include Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Northern Provincial Council (MPCs). They work to make decisions for the district.
What are Divisional Secretary's Divisions?
Mullaitivu District is divided into smaller areas called Divisional Secretary's Divisions, or DS Divisions. These smaller parts help with local administration. There are five DS Divisions in Mullaitivu District:
- Manthai East
- Maritimepattu
- Oddusuddan
- Puthukudiyiruppu
- Thunukkai
How Many People Live Here?
According to a census from 2012, about 91,947 people live in Mullaitivu District. This makes it one of the less populated districts in Sri Lanka. The main languages spoken here are Tamil and Sinhala.
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Location of Mullaitivu District within Sri Lanka
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Divisions of Mullaitivu District in 2006
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Mullaitivu para niños
