Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Asia
Tangalle sits on the route: 10 minutes from Urawatawangoda, 38km from Coconut Tree Hill.
Tangalle is a town located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. With a population of 10,497, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tangalle sits in Sri Lanka. It's in the Asia/Colombo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tangalle to your route.
Tangalle (Sinhala තංගල්ල [ˈtaŋɡalːə], Tamil: தங்காலை) (also known as Tangalla) is a large town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is one of the largest towns in southern province. It is located 195 km (121 mi) south of Colombo and 35 km (22 mi) east of Matara. It hasRead more
a mild climate, in comparison to the rest of the district, and sandy beaches.
Tangalle is a regionally important fishing port, situated on one of the largest bays in Sri Lanka, which is protected from the ocean by an enclosing reef. It is a centre of tourism and a popular holiday destination on the south coast. In the town centre there is an old Dutch fort which is used as a prison today. The Dutch and subsequently the British used Tangalle as an important anchorage on the southern coast of the island. The Dutch Fort, Rest House and Court House are a few remaining examples of Dutch architecture in Tangalle.
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Tangalle is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia. The coordinates are 6.0234 latitude, 80.7974 longitude.
Tangalle has a population of approximately 10,497 people, making it a town in Sri Lanka.
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A lateritic headland at the western tip of Mirissa Bay planted with leaning coconut palms, with the Indian Ocean breaking on cliffs on three sides. The most photographed spot on the south coast.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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