Where is Matara?
Matara is a city in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its population is about 76,254 inhabitants. It is located near Colombo (133 km) and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (123 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matara located?
Matara is a city in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, located at 5.9485°N, 80.5353°E.
Which country is Matara in?
Matara is in Sri Lanka.
What is the population of Matara?
The population of Matara is approximately 76,254 inhabitants.
What region is Matara in?
Matara is located in the Southern Province region of Sri Lanka.
How far is Matara from Colombo?
Matara is approximately 133 km from Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
What time zone is Matara in?
Matara is in the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What are the coordinates of Matara?
The geographic coordinates of Matara are 5.9485°N, 80.5353°E.
What cities are near Matara?
Cities near Matara include: Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Maharagama, Moratuwa.
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