# Trincomalee District, Eastern Province – DS divisions > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/ District · Eastern Province # Trincomalee District Trincomalee District is a district of Sri Lanka in Eastern Province. It had an estimated **443,001 people** in 2023 on 2,692 km² (about 165 per km²). Its main town is Trincomalee. It is divided into 11 DS divisions. 221 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 648 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 443,001people (2023) - 2,692km² - 11DS divisions - 648mapped services ## How many people live in Trincomalee District? Trincomalee District had an estimated **443,001 people** in 2023 — 25.0% of Eastern Province, 21st of 25 districts. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Province figure of 1,065). Spread over 2,692 km², that is about **165 people per km²**, 18th of 25 districts. 31.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 26 across Eastern Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. 0–4 ****48,224** 5–9 ****45,944** 10–14 ****45,203** 15–19 ****44,624** 20–24 ****35,825** 25–29 ****34,916** 30–34 ****35,717** 35–39 ****29,271** 40–44 ****25,861** 45–49 ****24,498** 50–54 ****21,625** 55–59 ****17,373** 60–64 ****13,767** 65–69 ****8,677** 70–74 ****5,461** 75–79 ****3,339** 80+ ****2,676** Source: [Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, population estimates 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-lka). ## Where is Trincomalee District? Trincomalee District lies in [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 4 other districts: [Anuradhapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/), [Batticaloa District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/batticaloa/), [Mullaitivu District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/mullaitivu/) and [Polonnaruwa District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/). By area it is the 9th largest of 25 districts in Sri Lanka. It covers 27.9% of [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/). The centre of Trincomalee District is about 226 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.5683° N, 81.0629° E. Local names: ත්‍රිකුණාමළය දිස් · திருகோணமலை மாவட்ட . Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka). ## DS divisions of Trincomalee District Divisional Secretariat division Area km² GN divisions Services [Gomarankadawala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/gomarankadawala/) 307 10 3 [Kantale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/kantale/) 413 23 16 [Kinniya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/kinniya/) 152 31 22 [Kuchchaweli DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/kuchchaweli/) 447 24 197 [Morawewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/morawewa/) 278 10 5 [Muthur DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/muthur/) 194 42 19 [Padavi Sri Pura DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/padavi-sri-pura/) 113 10 5 [Seruvila DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/seruvila/) 293 16 7 [Thambalagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/thambalagamuwa/) 274 12 3 [Town & Gravets DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/) 130 42 362 [Verugal DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/verugal/) 91 10 9 Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Largest towns in Trincomalee District - Trincomalee108,420 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Trincomalee District Named natural and historic features inside Trincomalee District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 404 reservoirs and tanks; 48 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Adamban Kulam - Adampan Aru - Adampan Kulam - Alan Kulam - Alan Kulam - Alan Kulam - Alan Kulam - Allai Tank - Amarivayal Kulam - Amarivayal Tank - Amman Kulam - Anakkal Kulam - Anaolanda Kulam - Anchanwambu Aar - Andan Kulam - Andan Kulam - Ande Wewa - Andiyagala Wewa - Appagama Wewa - Aramadu Wewa - Bellankadawala Wewa - Bummie Kulam - Caparavali Kulam - Chamalan Kulam …and 429 more. ### Coast and islands 15 headlands; 6 lagoons; 2 islands; 2 bays. - Ava Point - Biggs Point - Brown Rock Point - Clappenburg Island - Clappenburg Point - Coconut Point - Diamond Point - Dutch Point - Elizabeth Point - Eralkali Vettai - French Point - Harden Point - Kokkativu Vettai - Leatham Point - Marble Bay - Periya Karachchi - Pramalai - Rocky Point - Round Point - Shoulder Point - Shuwantherekali - Sinnakarachchi - Sweat Bay - Ullackalie Lagoon …and 1 more. ### Hills and mountains 27 hills; 1 mountain pass. - Gantalawa · 200 m - Nayanauttumalai · 192 m - Ebont · 189 m - Bakmillpatahinna · 145 m - Vendrasanmalai Number Two · 135 m - Nauipotahinna · 127 m - Galmetiyakanda · 104 m - Ulhela · 99 m - Wewarahinna · 87 m - Kantalai Hill · 61 m - Nilappannikkanmalai · 60 m - Periyakavaradimalai · 60 m - Hoods Tower · 58 m - Chapel Hill · 56 m - Rayavandanmalai · 47 m - Diamond Hill · 46 m - Andameanmalai · 44 m - Simbillakanda · 37 m - Eriyativumalai · 33 m - Pankulattumalai · 26 m - Kaveradimalai · 23 m - Three And Half Mile Hill · 22 m - Pallaoutu · 21 m - Southampton Hill · 16 m …and 4 more. ### Forests and nature 19 forests; 8 forest reserves. - Alesgarden - Chundankadu Forest Reserve - Chundawkadu Forest Reserve - Galkadawela - Ichchinkulama - Indiwewa - Kantalai Forest Reserve - Kantale Forest Reserve - Kittuluttu - Kompiyantaddamodai - Kuda Pettewa - Mahaweli Ganga Forest Reserve - Mahaweli Ganga North Forest Reserve - Mahaweli Ganga South Forest Reserve - Megasulpota - Mottamalai - Nawal Ulpota - Pamburugashinna - Pareipanjan - Peram Vette - Polkatuhinna - Rankihiriya Ulpota - Thananparichchan - Tirumankala …and 3 more. ### History 2 ruins; 1 fort. - Fort Frederick - Nandanar Kovil - Neetipatpana Ruins ### Estates 9 estates; 4 estates; 2 oil-palm estates. - Gangasagara - Keradakkallu - Kinnia - Kinniya - Kirimetiyawa - Koonitheru - Maria - Medway - Molakepupatana - Morawewa Colony - Naduttital - Nikewewa - Nilaveli - Oopar - Veerakathvedduvan ### Getting around 1 airport. - Trincomalee Airport Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Trincomalee District and the best time to visit In Trincomalee District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 1,565 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (327 mm) and the driest Jun (28 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 127 Feb 26 93 Mar 28 71 Apr 29 109 May 29 105 Jun 29 28 Jul 29 36 Aug 29 57 Sep 29 80 Oct 28 227 Nov 27 327 Dec 26 304 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Trincomalee District Places mapped inside Trincomalee District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals37 - Banks29 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps20 - Hotels260 - Shopping malls3 - Schools91 - Colleges and universities29 - Cinemas7 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants152 - Police stations13 - Dental clinics1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Trincomalee District?In Eastern Province, Sri Lanka - What is the population of Trincomalee District?443,001 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Trincomalee District?About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Trincomalee District?About 165 people per km² - What borders Trincomalee District?Anuradhapura District, Batticaloa District, Mullaitivu District and Polonnaruwa District - What is the largest town in Trincomalee District?Trincomalee - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Trincomalee District?404 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Trincomalee District?Gantalawa (200 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Trincomalee District?February to March - How many hospitals are in Trincomalee District?37 mapped - How many banks are in Trincomalee District?29 mapped - How many ATMs are in Trincomalee District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Trincomalee District?20 mapped - What is the P-code of Trincomalee District?LK53 (OCHA common operational dataset)