# Monaragala District, Uva Province – DS divisions & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/ District · Uva Province # Monaragala District Monaragala District is a district of Sri Lanka in Uva Province. It had an estimated **509,000 people** in 2023 on 5,758 km² (about 88 per km²). It is divided into 11 DS divisions. 748 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 454 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 509,000people (2023) - 5,758km² - 11DS divisions - 454mapped services ## How many people live in Monaragala District? Monaragala District had an estimated **509,000 people** in 2023 — 36.2% of Uva Province, 19th of 25 districts. There are 1,012 women for every 1,000 men (below the Uva Province figure of 1,054). Spread over 5,758 km², that is about **88 people per km²**, 23rd of 25 districts. 26.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 30 across Uva Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****49,348** 5–9 ****46,130** 10–14 ****40,602** 15–19 ****43,474** 20–24 ****39,577** 25–29 ****43,046** 30–34 ****43,236** 35–39 ****35,859** 40–44 ****33,327** 45–49 ****32,766** 50–54 ****29,966** 55–59 ****24,662** 60–64 ****18,625** 65–69 ****11,632** 70–74 ****7,166** 75–79 ****5,164** 80+ ****4,420** 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 Monaragala District? Monaragala District lies in [Uva Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ampara District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/), [Badulla District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/), [Hambantota District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/hambantota/) and [Ratnapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 25 districts in Sri Lanka. It covers 66.7% of [Uva Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/). The centre of Monaragala District is about 168 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 37 km from Badulla, the main town of Uva Province. The centre point is at 6.8726° N, 81.3707° E. Local names: මොණරාගල දිස්ත්‍රි · மொணராகலை 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 Monaragala District Divisional Secretariat division Area km² GN divisions Services [Badalkumbura DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/badalkumbura/) 237 41 14 [Bibile DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/bibile/) 466 40 18 [Buttala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/buttala/) 710 29 37 [Katharagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/katharagama/) 609 5 167 [Madulla DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/madulla/) 750 38 16 [Medagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/medagama/) 240 35 4 [Monaragala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/monaragala/) 291 26 54 [Sevanagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/sevanagala/) 184 14 54 [Siyambalanduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/) 1,060 48 21 [Thanamalwila DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/thanamalwila/) 636 14 20 [Wellawaya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/wellawaya/) 575 29 49 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 Monaragala District - Kataragama20,935 - Monaragala10,236 - Wellawaya10,000 - Wattegama8,000 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 Monaragala District Named natural and historic features inside Monaragala District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 194 reservoirs and tanks; 189 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Abin Ara - Aekofarm Wewa - Agalle Wewa - Akkarasiya Wewa - Alakola Ara - Alakolagala Oya - Alikola Oya - Alugalwana Ela - Alul Wewa - Alutgama Wewa - Aluth Wewa - Alutkumbura Tank - Ambakola Wewa - Amunula Oya - Amunumulla Oya - Angunakolapelessa Wewa - Araluwinna Ara - Arapassa Wewa - Athbetta Wewa - Bagamuwe Wewa - Bambara Kandura - Bandarawatta Ela - Batala Ara - Batala Ara Wewa …and 360 more. ### Hills and mountains 41 hills; 31 mountains; 3 peaks. - Maragalakanda · 996 m - Mahatenna · 945 m - Athgala · 836 m - Karuwallahena · 601 m - Diggala · 593 m - Dummalahela · 590 m - Galabeddehela Two · 578 m - Rilagala · 491 m - Kitulhela · 475 m - Angurahela · 456 m - Perakottehela · 456 m - Lollehela · 432 m - Westminister Abbey · 427 m - Nilgala · 426 m - Dummale · 409 m - Velihela · 392 m - Balanagala · 389 m - Alugalgoda · 388 m - Watagoda · 344 m - Goindahela · 335 m - Mananahela · 327 m - Kataragama Peak · 318 m - Diggalahela · 316 m - Bambarakotagala · 306 m …and 51 more. ### Forests and nature 67 forests; 4 parks; 4 gardens; 1 forest reserve; 1 nature reserve. - Aluthgoda - Arambekema - Bagamuwa - Banawalkema - Bogahahela - Bolhindagama - Brahakmanatota - Dangahaeliya - Dehiattayaya - Demaliya - Dematakotuwa - Elamana Tharunagama - Ella - Gal Oya National Park - Galamuna - Galamuna Anicut - Galapitagama - Galge Block Number One - Galwewa - Gangoda Arawa - Gestupana - Habaragodagala - Hangune Ara - Hendikema …and 53 more. ### History 9 ruins; 3 historic sites. - Budugalge - Habessa Ruins - Karandaoya - Katupelellegala - Kinkini Vehera - Kotavehera Ruins - Kukuluwa Vihara - Maligawela Ruins - Maligawila - Ovagiri Vihare - Panda Rock Cave - Watarangoda ### Estates 48 estates; 22 estates. - Aliyawatta - Alubewala - Aluthgamawewa - Arangala - Beeryabedda - Bibile - Buttala - Dambagolla - Dehigalla - Dewatura - Diggalanda - Fellside - Gamawella - Gattamandiya - Habarathtawela - Hakurusiyambalawe - Hastings - Hingarakaduwa - Hulandawa - Indigaha Pelessa - Kandahena Estate - Kandahena Group - Kandahena Group Lower Division - Kandahena Group Upper Division …and 46 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 Monaragala District and the best time to visit In Monaragala 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 Monaragala District Places mapped inside Monaragala District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals22 - Banks30 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps18 - Hotels273 - Shopping malls3 - Schools42 - Colleges and universities9 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants37 - Police stations13 - Dental clinics2 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 Monaragala District?In Uva Province, Sri Lanka - What is the population of Monaragala District?509,000 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Monaragala District?About 29 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Monaragala District?About 88 people per km² - What borders Monaragala District?Ampara District, Badulla District, Hambantota District and Ratnapura District - What is the largest town in Monaragala District?Kataragama - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Monaragala District?194 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Monaragala District?Maragalakanda (996 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Monaragala District?February to March and June to September - How many hospitals are in Monaragala District?22 mapped - How many banks are in Monaragala District?30 mapped - How many ATMs are in Monaragala District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Monaragala District?18 mapped - What is the P-code of Monaragala District?LK82 (OCHA common operational dataset)