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Matale, Sri Lanka
Central Province · Sri Lanka
Matale is a mid-size city in Central Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 36,462. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matale
Matale District is a district in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, and one of the country's 25 districts. The administrative capital and largest city is Matale. Covering 1,993 km2 (770 sq mi), the district is considered the centremost region of the island, sharing borders with six other districts: Anuradhapura to the north, Polonnaruwa to the northeast, Badulla and Ampara to the east, Kurunegala to the west, and Kandy to the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,462 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.4698°, 80.6217° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Central Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.7 inches (2,202 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matale
Matale is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (Central Province) with a population of 36,462. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Matale
Matale has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2007 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 315.8 sq mi (817.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4698°N, 80.6217°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SRI LANKA | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 10.8 in |
Matale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (4.4").
Colleges & Universities in Matale
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogamuwa Central College | College | - | , |
| IDM, Kurunegala Campus | College | - | , |
| Kurunegala Nursing Training School (NTS) | College | - | , |
| Skills College of Technology | College | - | , |
Schools in Matale
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church National School | - | - | - | - |
| School of Carpentry | - | - | - | - |
| owilikanda school ground | - | - | - | - |
| Ikiriwatta Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Govt. Science College | - | - | - | - |
| Sirimavo Bandaranayake Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Thibbotuwawa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Owilikanda Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Wijayapala Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Gonigoda Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Thiruvalluvar Tamil Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Pakkiyam National college | - | - | - | - |
| Kelebokka Tamil School | - | - | - | - |
| Uggala Tamil School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawdupelella Kalaimahal T.M.V | - | - | - | - |
| MT/Pitakande (2) T.V | - | - | - | - |
| MT/Ganeshwara T.V | - | - | - | - |
| Hindu National College Ground | - | - | - | - |
| owiliknda school ground | - | - | - | - |
| ST.Thomas' College | - | - | - | - |
| Pahalakithugolla Pre School | - | - | - | - |
| Rattota Blika Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| Alawathugoda National School | - | - | - | - |
| Rattota Hindu Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Ankumbura Parakrama Central College. (National School) | - | - | - | - |
| Ihalamulla Weluwana Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Marathugoda Pre School | - | - | - | - |
| Marathugoda Nalanda College | - | - | - | - |
| Kithulgolla Kanishta Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Zahira College | - | - | - | - |
| Udagama Devananda Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Dolapihilla Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Mirissala Maha Vdyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Owilikanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dahampasala matale | - | - | - | - |
| Buddhagosha Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Kawatayamuna Ananda Maha Vidyala | - | - | - | - |
| MT/Kandenuwara T M.V | - | - | - | - |
| Rattota Hindu maha vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Matale
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lankasri fm | tamil music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Golden Maple Radio | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Matale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluvihare Walauwe | ||||
| Ceylon Tea Museum | ||||
| Gem & Mineral Museum | ||||
| Highway Museum, Kiribathkumbura. | ||||
| International Buddhist Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Kandy | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| National Railway Musuem | ||||
| Natural Gems and Gemological Museum | ||||
| Old Royal Palace | ||||
| Plant Seed Museum | ||||
| Raja Museum |
Libraries in Matale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankumbura Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Batugoda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bokkawala Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| D.S. Senanayake Memorial Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Digana Public Librart | 0.0 | |||||
| E. L. Senanayake Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marathugoda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mawathagama Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| owilikanda library | 0.0 | |||||
| owilikanda library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pilawala Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swarna Jayanthi Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Hataraliyadda Central Market | |||||
| Kandy Municipal Market | |||||
| Katugastota Market | |||||
| Mawanella | |||||
| Mawanella Fair Ground | |||||
| Pilimatalawa Saturday Fair | |||||
| Teldeniya Central Market | |||||
| Torrington Shopping Complex | |||||
| Weekly Fair |
Hotels in Matale
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matale
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Matale
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Matale
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Matale
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Matale
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Matale
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matale
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matale
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matale
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | Large Airport |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | Large Airport |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | HIM | Medium Airport |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matale
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alawathugoda Post Office | |
| Ankumbura Post Office | |
| Banilagolla Post Office | |
| Bokkawala Post Office | |
| Gallellagama Post Office | |
| Ihalamulla Sub Post Office | |
| Madulkelle Post Office | |
| Mahawela Post Office | |
| Matale Post Office | |
| Maussawa Post Office | |
| owiliknda post office | |
| Post office | |
| Rattota Post Office | |
| Ukuwela Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Matale
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands of Sri Lanka | Natural | 2010 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matale
73 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alawathugoda Maha Saman Dewalaya | |
| Ankumbura Bomaluwa | |
| Ankumbura Rajamaha Viharaya | |
| Arulmihu Sri Muthumariyamman Temple | |
| Bodhigodella Temple | |
| Bodimalu Viharaya | |
| Bogahagedara Bodhiya | |
| Bomaluwa ancient temple | |
| Bomaluwa Purana Viharaya | |
| Buddha Statue | |
| buddha statue | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Cake in Wonderland | |
| Dambagasdeniya Temple | |
| Delgasgoda Purana Piriwen Viharaya | |
| Dhammikaramaya | |
| Dippitiya Chandrajothi Viharaya |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matale
What is the population of Matale?
Matale has a population of 36,462 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 315.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matale?
Matale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.7 inches.