Thumbe, Sri Lanka
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Thumbe is a village which is located in the Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
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Thumbe | |
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Coordinates: 6°04′41″N 80°35′33″E | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Province | Southern Province |
District | Matara District |
Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 566 |
• Density | 807.9/km2 (2,092/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (Summer time) |
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It is located on the B536 (Kamburupitiya-Kirinda Road), approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Kamburupitiya and 20 km (12 mi) north of Matara.
Thumbe has a population of 566 (as of 2015) a decline of 42.9% from 992 in 2000 and 875 in 1990.[2]
It falls within the Kamburupitiya Polling Division in the Matara Electoral District.
Thumbe is known for its woodworking artisans.[3]