Matale

MataleMatale, Sri Lanka.

Matale, town, central Sri Lanka, 14 miles (23 km) north of Kandy. A Buddhist monastery and rock temple (Aluvihara) are near the town. Matale’s intermediate elevation and moderate rainfall abet the cultivation of spices. It is a cattle centre, and there are extensive tea, rubber, and cacao plantations in the vicinity. Pop. (2007 est.) 30,324; (2012) 36,462.

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Article Title: Matale
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Date Published: 30 August 2022
Access Date: March 13, 2025