Ambalangoda
Ambalangoda
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Ambalangoda places | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Galle District |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 56,783 |
| • Density | 1,092/km2 (2,830/sq mi) |
| Time zone | +5.30 |
| Postal code | 80300 |
| Area code | 091 |
Ambalangoda is a coastal town located in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka, famous for its ancient demon masks and devil dancers.
The town is distinct from the Ambalangoda Urban Council area. The boundaries of Ambalangoda town differ from those of the Ambalangoda Urban Council which governs a much larger area containing 9 villages, 8 Grama Niladhari Divisions (GN)and 12 electoral wards.
Situated approximately 87 kilometres (54 mi) south of Colombo, it sits on an elevation of 13 metres (43 ft) above the sea level.