Kegalle

Kegalle

Kegalle is a City in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is located on the Colombo - Kandy road. Its 78 km away from Colombo and 40 km away from Kandy. It is the Capital City of the Kegalle District which is one of the two districts belonging to Sabaragamuwa Province (the other being Ratnapura District). According to the 2001 census Kegalle has a population of 86,581.

The surrounding area produces graphite, precious stones and agricultural products such as rice. Kegalle has an agricultural based economy and mainly produces rubber. Nearby is the Pinnawala elephant orphanage which is a major tourist attraction.

A zoological garden is proposed near the existing elephant orphanage in Pinnawala. There are nine administrative areas in Kegalle.

ee also

*Kegalle District

External Links

* [http://www.KegalleTown.com www.KegalleTown.com]


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