# Badulla District, Uva Province – DS divisions & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/ District · Uva Province # Badulla District Badulla District is a district of Sri Lanka in Uva Province. It had an estimated **896,000 people** in 2023 on 2,872 km² (about 312 per km²). Its main town is Badulla. It is divided into 15 DS divisions. 1,268 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,260 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 896,000people (2023) - 2,872km² - 15DS divisions - 1,260mapped services ## How many people live in Badulla District? Badulla District had an estimated **896,000 people** in 2023 — 63.8% of Uva Province, 9th of 25 districts. There are 1,079 women for every 1,000 men (above the Uva Province figure of 1,054). Spread over 2,872 km², that is about **312 people per km²**, 12th of 25 districts. 26.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Uva Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****79,425** 5–9 ****82,667** 10–14 ****78,658** 15–19 ****72,780** 20–24 ****62,644** 25–29 ****64,511** 30–34 ****66,702** 35–39 ****59,779** 40–44 ****61,070** 45–49 ****59,921** 50–54 ****56,733** 55–59 ****46,239** 60–64 ****37,345** 65–69 ****27,257** 70–74 ****17,954** 75–79 ****12,082** 80+ ****10,233** 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 Badulla District? Badulla District lies in [Uva Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ampara District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/), [Kandy District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/), [Matale District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/matale/), [Monaragala District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/), [Nuwara Eliya District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/) and [Ratnapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/). By area it is the 8th largest of 25 districts in Sri Lanka. It covers 33.3% of [Uva Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/). The centre of Badulla District is about 138 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.0820° N, 81.0887° E. Local names: බදුල්ල දිස්ත්‍රික · பதுளை மாவட்டம் . 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 Badulla District Divisional Secretariat division Area km² GN divisions Services [Badulla DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/badulla/) 49 29 140 [Bandarawela DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/bandarawela/) 71 35 129 [Ella DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/ella/) 110 32 460 [Haldummulla DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/haldummulla/) 415 39 69 [Hali-Ela DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/hali-ela/) 170 57 38 [Haputale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/haputale/) 69 26 119 [Kandeketiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/kandeketiya/) 151 26 11 [Lunugala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/lunugala/) 143 28 15 [Mahiyanganaya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/) 602 35 72 [Meegahakiula DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/meegahakiula/) 109 20 7 [Passara DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/passara/) 135 41 27 [Rideemaliyadda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/) 437 42 13 [Soranathota DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/soranathota/) 80 25 14 [Uvaparanagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/uvaparanagama/) 138 68 30 [Welimada DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/welimada/) 194 64 116 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 Badulla District - Badulla47,587 - Ella Town5,000 - Haputale4,721 - Bogahakumbura1,500 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 Badulla District Named natural and historic features inside Badulla District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 56 rivers and streams; 42 reservoirs and tanks; 6 waterfalls. - Abacola Wewa - Abakola Wewa - Agale Oya - Aluata Wewa - Alut Wewa - Aluttarama Oya - Aluttarama Wewa - Ambagaha Wewa - Ambagolle Kandura - Ambawera Oya - Angunuwara Wewa - Attanapola Wewa - Badulla Oya - Badulu Oya - Balagam Wewa - Bambarakanda Falls - Beligan Oya - Bomuraella Oya - Borawatun Wewa - Dalgollo Oya - Damba Oya - Dambarawa Oya - Dehiaththa Ela - Diulpelesse Wewa …and 80 more. ### Hills and mountains 47 mountains; 21 hills. - Namunakuli · 2,018 m - Narangala · 1,405 m - Kalugala- One · 1,303 m - Bibilekanda · 1,300 m - Kalugala- Two · 1,272 m - Pepper Box Hill · 1,259 m - Katukitulhena · 1,240 m - Lunabissa · 1,235 m - Bandiyakanda · 1,196 m - Dahagala · 1,158 m - Boragahamada · 1,153 m - Lunuwelikota · 1,112 m - Unagolla · 1,067 m - Bootawekanda · 1,057 m - Galbokka · 1,051 m - Kitnagala · 1,048 m - Rambukgahayaya New · 1,047 m - Kitnegallakanda · 1,012 m - Munthagala · 1,000 m - Etakulakanda · 982 m - Kudagala · 979 m - Apalekanda · 939 m - Rock Hill · 936 m - Lunuwelikota New · 926 m …and 44 more. ### Forests and nature 23 forests; 1 forest reserve; 1 nature reserve. - Alioluwa - Ambagasdowa - Bambaragala - Bathmedilla - Beddearawa - Bogahaarawa - Bulathwelpitiya - Embillawelthenna - Galkotuwa - Gongolla - Haputale Forest Reserve - Hingureyaya - Kahagolla Arawa - Kalaweltenna - Kanduketiya West - Kirawana Ulpotha - Medaoya - Meegahathenna - Meegahaulpotha - Priyagahaulpotha - Puwakgahalinda - Rawana Ella Natural Reserve - Udagama - Udenigama …and 1 more. ### Estates 288 estates; 57 estates. - Abergelle - Adawatte - Agarathenna - Aislaby - Aislaby Estate - Albion - Allagolla - Alutenna - Alutwatta - Amanadowa Division - Ambagamuwa - Ambagasdowa - Ambalangoda - Ambawela - Ampitigodde - Ampittiakanda - Amurthavelly - Angoda - Arawa - Arcadia - Arnhalla - Attampettiya - Bakinigolla - Balagala Ella …and 321 more. 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 Badulla District and the best time to visit In Badulla District, the warmest month is May (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (22 °C). About 1,695 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (289 mm) and the driest Jul (50 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 144 Feb 23 106 Mar 25 102 Apr 26 155 May 26 128 Jun 26 62 Jul 26 50 Aug 26 64 Sep 26 112 Oct 25 221 Nov 24 289 Dec 23 262 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Badulla District Places mapped inside Badulla District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals49 - Banks75 - ATMs8 - Petrol pumps26 - Hotels664 - Shopping malls1 - Schools204 - Colleges and universities35 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies13 - Restaurants168 - Police stations15 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. ## Badulla in history The 11th edition of the *Encyclopaedia Britannica* (1911) described Badulla as follows. Its wording reflects its time; spellings are as printed. > BADULLA, the capital of the province of Uva, Ceylon, 54 m. It is the seat of a government agent and district judge, besides minor courts. It was in Kandyan times the home of a prince who ruled Uva as a principality. Badulla stands 2222 ft. above sea-level; the average annual rainfall is 79 in.; the average temperature, 73°. The population of the town in 1901 was 5924; of the Badulla district, 186,674. There is a botanic garden; and the town, being almost encircled by a river—the Badullaeya—and overshadowed by the Naminacooly Kande range of mountains (highest peak 6680 ft.), is very picturesquely situated. The railway terminus at Bandarawella is 18 m. from Badulla. Tea is cultivated by the planters, and rice, fruit and vegetables by the natives in the district. Source: [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th edition (1911) — public domain; transcription via Wikisource](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica). Boundaries in 1901 may differ from today's; sentences describing castes or communities are omitted. ## Quick answers - Where is Badulla District?In Uva Province, Sri Lanka - What is the population of Badulla District?896,000 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Badulla District?About 31 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Badulla District?About 312 people per km² - What borders Badulla District?Ampara District, Kandy District, Matale District, Monaragala District, Nuwara Eliya District and Ratnapura District - What is the largest town in Badulla District?Badulla - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Badulla District?42 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Badulla District?Namunakuli (2,018 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Badulla District?February to March and June to September - How many hospitals are in Badulla District?49 mapped - How many banks are in Badulla District?75 mapped - How many ATMs are in Badulla District?8 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Badulla District?26 mapped - What is the P-code of Badulla District?LK81 (OCHA common operational dataset)