Ambalangoda

Ambalangoda
Sinhala: අම්බලන්ගොඩ
Tamil: அம்பலாங்கொட
Ambalangoda places
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceSouthern Province
DistrictGalle District
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
56,783
 • Density1,092/km2 (2,830/sq mi)
Time zone+5.30
Postal code
80300
Area code091

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.