Ambalangoda
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|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Galle District |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 56,783[1] |
| Time zone | +5.30 |
| Area code | 091 |
Ambalangoda is a coastal town located in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
Ambalangoda town is distinct from Ambalangoda Urban Council. The borders of Ambalangoda town are different from those of the Ambalangoda Urban Council which governs a much larger area containing 9 villages and 8 Grama Niladhari Division.[2][3][4]
Ambalangoda town is famous for its ancient demon masks and devil dancers.[5] Situated approximately 87 kilometres (54 mi) south of Colombo, it sits on an elevation of 13 metres (43 ft) above the sea level.
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- ^ "Ambalangoda Population".
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- ^ https://ambalangoda.uc.gov.lk/map.html
- ^ https://srilankacricket.lk/2021/02/redeveloped-ambalangoda-urban-council-ground-handed-over-to-the-cricketing-community/
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