Tangalle
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Not to be confused with Tangale language.
| Tangalle තංගල්ල தங்கல்ல |
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| Coordinates: 6°01′N 80°47′E / 6.017°N 80.783°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | Summer time (UTC+6) |
Tangalle (Sinhala තංගල්ල [ˈtaŋɡalːə]) is a town on the southern coast of Sri Lanka located in the Hambantota District. It has a mild climate, in comparison to the rest of the district, and sandy beaches.
The name of the town in Sinhala means "projected rock", a reference to the rocks which form the coastline in the town area, which contrasts with the sandy beach of the surrounding areas.
Tangalle is a regionally important fishing port and a centre of tourism. In the city centre there is an old Dutch fort which is used as a prison today.
The town also serves as a starting point for visits to the rock temple of Mulkirigala.
Coordinates: 6°01′N 80°47′E / 6.017°N 80.783°E
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