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Kalmunai

Kalmunai (; ) is a city located in the Ampara District of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.

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Place details

Locality: Kalmunai
Region: Eastern Province
Country: Sri Lanka

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Key facts

Settlement.image_skyline: Kalmunai Paddy Fields.jpg
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.pushpin_map: Sri Lanka
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Sri Lanka
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Eastern
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Ampara
Settlement.subdivision_type4: DS Division
Settlement.subdivision_name4: Kalmunai
Settlement.government_type: Municipal Council
Settlement.leader_title

Wikidata facts

Instance of: human settlement
Country: Sri Lanka
Located in: Ampara District
Population: +91457
Elevation: +7
Time zone: UTC+05:30
Image: Kalmunai Paddy Fields.jpg

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Etymology
History
Geography
Demographics
Administration
Economy
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Kalmunai (; ) is a city located in the Ampara District of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.

== Etymology == The name "Kalmunai" is believed to have originated from the Tamil words "Kal" and "Munai," which respectively mean "stone" and "corner." This name refers to the geographical location of the city, as it is situated at a corner where the land meets the sea. Kalmunai's strategic position along the eastern coast of Sri Lanka has played a significant role in shaping its history and culture.