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Matale Division

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Matale Division is a third-order administrative division in Central Province, Sri Lanka with 74,529 inhabitants, at 371 m elevation. The national capital Colombo is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 48 km away.

Overview

Matale Divisional Secretariat is Divisional Secretariat in Central Province, Sri Lanka.

It is located in Matale District, Sri Lanka.

Also known as: Matale Division

Basic Data

  • Country Sri Lanka
  • Located in Matale District
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 32' 21" N, 80° 37' 33" E
  • Elevation DEM: 371 m
  • Timezone Asia/Colombo
  • Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 74,529
  • Pop. Density 955 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.1%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Rupee (LKR)
  • Phone Prefix +94

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Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)

Others in Matale Division

Weather in Matale Division

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matale Division, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.

Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
23 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 21.5 0.9 123 95 1,013.9 - / 0.00 23 0.0 n/a
6h 31.0 0.6 46 54 1,014.4 0.11 / 0.11 99 496.5 n/a
12h 24.3 0.9 100 88 1,013.0 4.80 / 4.90 100 413.1 n/a
18h 22.2 0.8 151 95 1,015.7 0.00 / 2.93 26 0.8 n/a
Tomorrow 21.4 0.9 123 96 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 52 0.0 n/a
30h 31.2 0.8 14 53 1,014.6 0.13 / 0.13 39 521.2 n/a
36h 24.5 0.9 315 87 1,013.0 3.66 / 3.79 100 440.6 n/a
42h 22.2 0.5 191 96 1,015.0 0.00 / 2.02 66 0.5 n/a
Friday 21.5 0.8 167 95 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 28.5 1.1 327 70 1,013.6 2.26 / 2.26 36 513.3 n/a
60h 24.2 0.5 322 91 1,011.7 7.88 / 10.14 100 612.9 n/a
66h 22.1 0.8 185 96 1,013.7 2.99 / 13.13 99 0.8 n/a
Saturday 20.8 1.0 189 98 1,012.7 0.00 / 3.51 99 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matale Division?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matale Division today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Matale Division?
Local time is 12:26. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Matale Division?
Matale Division is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Matale Division?
Population about 74,529.
What is the elevation of Matale Division?
DEM 371 m.
Where is Matale Division located?
It is at 7.53920, 80.62580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matale Division in?
It is in Sri Lanka.

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Last updated 2023-05-11
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7434910
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