Puttalam

Coastal town in Sri Lanka's North Western Province, Puttalam sits on the water with mountains visible in the distance. The largest town in Puttalam District, it serves as the district's administrative capital and a road junction for surrounding areas, with an economy built on salt production, coconut, fishing, and wind energy. The surrounding area holds several tourist attractions worth exploring from a base here.

• Population45,661
• Nearest water from center0.9 km
• Nearest mountain from center26.1 km