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Matara

Matara, Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Southern Province · Sri Lanka · Pop. 110,000

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🗂️ State
Southern Province
🌍 Country
Sri Lanka
🏷️ Display Name
Matara, Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
👥 Population
110,000
📋 Type
city
🧭 Latitude
5.947822
🧭 Longitude
80.5482919
💱 Currency
Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු)
🗣️ Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
🌐 Region
Asia / Southern Asia
🏙️ Cities in State
105
🗺️ OSM
node #3639539242
📅 Updated
April 11, 2026

Also Known As

Alternative names for Matara in different languages and sources.

ماتارا মাতারা マータラ ಮತರ മാത്തറ Матара මාතර மாத்தறை ماترا 马特勒 馬塔拉

Live Exchange Rates

Current exchange rates for currencies used in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) Rs රු
Updated: 2026-04-28
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AAVE0.000032
ADA0.012687
AED0.011512
AFN0.194344
AKT0.006571
ALGO0.027211
ALL0.255466
AMD1.164156
AMP3.384390
ANG0.005611
AOA2.877532
APE0.022000
APT0.003253
AR0.001663
ARB0.025045
ARS4.440133
ATOM0.001580
AUD0.004363
AVAX0.000340
AWG0.005650
AXS0.002048
AZN0.005346
BAKE3.991260
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BAT0.030773
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BCH0.000007
BDT0.386559
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BMD0.003135
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CFX0.052711
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CHZ0.063253
CLP2.805311
CNH0.021407
CNY0.021388
COMP0.000134
COP11.358415
CRC1.427636
CRO0.045064
CRV0.013614
CSPR1.084081
CUC0.003135
CUP0.083066
CVE0.294958
CVX0.001816
CZK0.065173
DAI0.003134
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DCR0.000163
DFI3.429511
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DOGE0.031637
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ETC0.000373
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FTT0.010896
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GIP0.002322
GMD0.228823
GMX0.000439
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GNO0.000025
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GT0.000432
GTQ0.024022
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HNT0.003180
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HT0.018720
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ICP0.001292
IDR54.022373
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IMP0.002322
IMX0.018192
INJ0.000864
INR0.295932
IQD4.116257
IRR4,121.954967
ISK0.383766
JEP0.002322
JMD0.496030
JOD0.002222
JPY0.498768
KAS0.095352
KAVA0.051108
KCS0.000371
KDA0.298137
KES0.405801
KGS0.274057
KHR12.575127
KLAY0.066095
KMF1.316518
KNC0.021713
KPW2.821110
KRW4.617153
KSM0.000664
KWD0.000965
KYD0.002619
KZT1.439540
LAK68.854827
LBP279.981946
LDO0.007832
LEO0.000302
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LRD0.576570
LSL0.051783
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LYD0.019932
MAD0.029035
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MBX0.080295
MDL0.054391
MGA13.059468
MINA0.051111
MKD0.164995
MKR0.000002
MMK6.582348
MNT11.210748
MOP0.025364
MRU0.125465
MUR0.146415
MVR0.048459
MWK5.448489
MXN0.054483
MYR0.012374
MZN0.200292
NAD0.051783
NEAR0.002308
NEO0.001102
NEXO0.003500
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NGN4.263604
NIO0.115640
NOK0.029173
NPR0.473277
NZD0.005313
OKB0.000037
OMR0.001205
ONE1.406373
OP0.025736
ORDI0.000724
PAB0.003142
PAXG0.000001
PEN0.010956
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PGK0.013645
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PI0.016801
PKR0.875800
PLN0.011373
POL0.034091
PYG19.795094
QAR0.011486
QNT0.000045
QTUM0.003543
RON0.013615
RPL0.001609
RSD0.314090
RUB0.234702
RUNE0.006210
RVN0.536857
RWF4.604787
SAND0.040704
SAR0.011757
SBD0.025229
SCR0.044429
SDG1.882283
SEK0.028961
SGD0.003995
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SHP0.002340
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SNX0.010021
SOL0.000037
SOS1.795744
SRD0.117123
STD64.879198
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SUI0.003374
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XAG0.000042
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XCG0.005663
XCH0.001384
XDC0.106295
XDR0.002182
XEC446.143183
XEM4.251505
XLM0.019020
XMR0.000008
XOF1.754708
XPF0.319314
XRP0.002254
XTZ0.008270
YER0.747894
ZAR0.051871
ZEC0.000009
ZIL0.769504
ZMK28.214868
ZMW0.059453
ZWL1.009329

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top tourist attractions in Matara?
Popular tourist attractions and sights in Matara include museums, monuments, historic sites, and landmarks. Browse the interactive places section above for a curated list of top sights near Matara.
What country is Matara in?
Matara is a city in Sri Lanka, located in the Asia region.
What state is Matara in?
Matara is located in the state/province of Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
What are the GPS coordinates of Matara?
The GPS coordinates of Matara are latitude 5.947822, longitude 80.5482919.
What else is Matara known as?
Matara is also known by other names including ماتارا, মাতারা, マータラ. These alternative names reflect different languages, historical references, and local naming conventions.
What currency is used in Matara?
Matara uses the Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු), which is the official currency of Sri Lanka.
What language is spoken in Matara?
The official language(s) spoken in Matara include Sinhala, Tamil, as used throughout Sri Lanka.
What are the public holidays in Matara in 2026?
Public holidays in Matara follow the national calendar of Sri Lanka. View the full list on the Holidays 2026 page.
What is the current time in Matara?
The local time in Matara is currently --:--.
What is the weather like in Matara?
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What is the current temperature outside in Matara?
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Is it going to rain today in Matara?
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What is the hourly weather forecast for Matara today?
Today's hour-by-hour weather including temperature and rain chance for Matara is available on our Weather page.
How many cities are in Southern Province?
Southern Province has 105 cities and towns in our database.
What are the visa requirements for citizens of Sri Lanka?
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