Trincomalee District facts for kids
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Trincomalee District
திருகோணமலை மாவட்டம்
තිරිකුණාමළය දිස්ත්රික්කය |
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Trincomalee Bay
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Location within Sri Lanka
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Administrative units of Trincomalee District in 2006
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Eastern |
| Capital | Trincomalee |
| DS Division |
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Gomarankadawala
Kantalai Kinniya Kuchchaveli Morawewa Muttur Padavi Siripura Seruvila Thampalakamam Trincomalee Town & Gravets Verugal & Eachchalampattu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,727 km2 (1,053 sq mi) |
| • Land | 2,529 km2 (976 sq mi) |
| • Water | 198 km2 (76 sq mi) 7.26% |
| Area rank | 11th (4.16% of total area) |
| Population
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| • Total | 378,182 |
| • Rank | 21st (1.87% of total pop.) |
| • Density | 138.681/km2 (359.18/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (Sri Lanka) |
| Post Codes |
31000-31999
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| Telephone Codes | 026 |
| ISO 3166 code | LK-53 |
| Vehicle registration | EP |
| Official Languages | Tamil, Sinhala |
Trincomalee District (Tamil: திருகோணமலை மாவட்டம் Tirukŏṇamalai Māvaṭṭam; Sinhala: තිරිකුණාමළය දිස්ත්රික්කය) is a special part of Sri Lanka. It is one of the 25 main areas called districts. These districts help organize the country. The main city and capital of this district is Trincomalee.
Trincomalee District is located on the eastern side of Sri Lanka. It is part of the Eastern Province. The district covers an area of about 2,727 square kilometers (1,053 square miles).
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Exploring Trincomalee District
Trincomalee District is known for its beautiful coastlines and important history. It has a mix of different cultures and languages. People here speak both Tamil and Sinhala.
Where is Trincomalee?
This district is found on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. It has a long coastline along the Indian Ocean. This makes it a great place for beaches and sea activities.
How the District is Managed
Trincomalee District is an administrative division. This means it has its own local government to help run things. The main leader is called the District Secretary. This person helps manage services for everyone living there.
The district is also divided into smaller areas. These are called Divisional Secretary's Divisions. This helps local leaders serve the communities better. People from the district also elect members to the national parliament. They also elect members to the Eastern Provincial Council. These elected officials represent the people's voices.
People and Population
According to a census in 2012, about 378,182 people live in Trincomalee District. This makes it one of the more populated areas in Sri Lanka. The people living here come from different backgrounds. They contribute to the district's rich culture.
Size and Land Area
The total area of Trincomalee District is 2,727 square kilometers. Most of this is land, about 2,529 square kilometers. The rest is water, like lakes and rivers, which covers about 198 square kilometers. This water area makes up about 7.26% of the district.
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Trincomalee Bay
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Location within Sri Lanka
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Administrative units of Trincomalee District in 2006
See also
- In Spanish: Distrito de Trincomalee para niños
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