Thumbe is a village which is located in the Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

Thumbe
Thumbe is located in Sri Lanka
Thumbe
Thumbe
Coordinates: 6°04′41″N 80°35′33″E / 6.07806°N 80.59250°E / 6.07806; 80.59250
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceSouthern Province
DistrictMatara District
Elevation40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total566
 • Density807.9/km2 (2,092/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+6 (Summer time)

It is located on the B536 (Kamburupitiya-Kirinda Road), approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Kamburupitiya and 20 km (12 mi) north of Matara.

Thumbe has a population of 566 (as of 2015) a decline of 42.9% from 992 in 2000 and 875 in 1990.[2]

It falls within the Kamburupitiya Polling Division in the Matara Electoral District.

Thumbe is known for its woodworking artisans.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Thumbe, Kamburupitiya, Matara". ElevationMap.net. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Thumbe, Southern Province". Cityfacts. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Wood Carving and Wooden Architecture of Sri Lanka". Encyclopedia of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Craft Revival Trust. Retrieved 18 November 2020.