| Matara Divisional Secretariat | |
|---|---|
| Divisional Secretariat | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Matara District |
| Government | |
| • Divisional Secretary | Ranjith Yapa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.9 km2 (20.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 114,298 |
| • Density | 2,144/km2 (5,550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) |
| Website | http://www.matara.ds.gov.lk/ |
Matara Divisional Secretariat is a Divisional Secretariat of Matara District, of Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
The districts of Sri Lanka are divided into administrative sub-units known as divisional secretariats. These were originally based on the feudal counties, the korales and ratas. They were formerly known as 'D.R.O. Divisions' after the 'Divisional Revenue Officer'. Later the D.R.O.s became 'Assistant Government Agents' and the Divisions were known as 'A.G.A. Divisions'. Currently, the Divisions are administered by a 'Divisional Secretary', and are known as 'D.S. Divisions'.
Matara is a district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary appointed by the central government of Sri Lanka.
The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is one of the nine provinces of Sri Lanka, the first level administrative division of the country. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but did not have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. It is the 7th largest province by area and is home to 2.5 million people, the 3rd most populated province. The province is bordered by Sabaragamuwa Province and Uva Province to the North, Eastern Province to the Northeast, Western Province to the Northwest and the Indian Ocean to the South, West and East. The Province's capital is Galle.
