Hambantota District

Hambantota is a district in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. It has an area of 2,609 km ². Capital is Hambantota.

Population

The population was 2012 596.617 people according to the census.

Population of the district according to ethnic groups

1 Lowland and Kandyan Sinhalese zusammen2 Sri Lankan Tamils ​​and Indian Tamils ​​separate 3 only Sri Lankan Moors4 thereof 2001 21 Sri Lanka Chetties and 3 Bharathas; including 2012 7 Sri Lanka Cheties and 2 Bharathas

Population of the district according to confessions

Demographics

Significant places

The only great places in the district are Hambantota and Tanggalla.

History

Because of its location on the southeastern coast met in 2004 by an earthquake -triggered tsunami, the coast with full force. At that time, 2'739 people died according to official figures in the district of Hambantota. More 56'135 displaced and retreated partially injuries.

Management

The head of the district is entitled District Secretary. The district is further divided into twelve divisions ( under a Division Secretary ). The cities and larger towns have their own government ( municipal council or municipal council ). There are 576 community councils ( Grama Niladharis ) for the 1,319 villages throughout the district.

Economy and infrastructure

In mid-August 2010, a new port was opened with four terminals in Hambantota. The project cost six billion dollars and was built with the financial support from China.