Kegalle is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka and a main city which is located in the Sabaragamuwa Province. Kegalle, which is considered as the second level administrative division of the country is administered by a district secretariat headed by a District Secretary.
Kegalle District is situated between the central highlands and western southern plains and has an enchanting environment. The height of the western region is 50 m (160 ft) above sea level while the eastern region exceeds 1,800m (5,900 ft). The full extent of the district is 1692.8 km2.
| PDHS area | Sabaragamuwa |
|---|---|
| DPDHS area | Kegalle |
| Land area | 1,685 Sq Km |
| Population | 837,179 |
| Percentage of total population of the country |
4.01 % |
The Office of the Regional Director of Health Services, Kegalle comes under the Health Ministry of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council and headed by the Regional Director of Health Services Dr. Asela Perera. It is the main Administrative Centre for
Regional Director of Health Services, Kegalle is dedicated to improve the health of all people in Kegalle district by providing an exceptional service.