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About the neighbourhood
- Population: 56,961 (2012 census)
- Famous for traditional wooden masks and devil dancing
- Dutch courthouse built in 1750
- Galgoda reclining Buddha, 35 metres long
- Madu River wetlands, a Ramsar site with 64 mangrove islets
- Railway station on the Coastal Line, built in 1894
Ambalangoda is a coastal town in Galle District, Southern Province, famous for its hand-crafted traditional demon masks and devil dancers. The town has a Mask Museum and puppetry shows, and carved kolam, sanni and raksha masks are made here. Attractions include the Dutch courthouse built in 1750, the 35-metre reclining Buddha at Galgoda and the Madu River wetlands, a Ramsar-classified estuary with mangrove islets. The railway station dates from 1894.
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What is Ambalangoda known for?
Ambalangoda is known for its hand-carved traditional masks, devil dancers and puppetry, with a local mask museum. It is also known for the Madu River wetlands, the Dutch courthouse and the Galgoda reclining Buddha.
Is Ambalangoda close to Colombo?
Ambalangoda is about 87 km south of Colombo and 33.4 km north of Galle. It is on the A2 highway and the Coastal Railway Line, with an expressway entrance 13 km away.