Demographics
Galle is a sizeable city, by Sri Lankan standards, and has a population of 91 000, the majority of whom are of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a large Sri Lankan Moor minority, particularly in the fort area, who descend from Arab merchants that settled in the ancient port of Galle. Galle is also notable for its foreign population, both residents and owners of holiday homes.
| Ethnicity in Galle (2001) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Percent | |||
| Sinhalese | 72.70% | |||
| Muslims | 25.55% | |||
| Tamils | 1.37% | |||
| Others | 0.38% | |||
| Ethnicity | Population | % Of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sinhalese | 66,114 | 72.70 |
| Sri Lankan Moors | 23,234 | 25.55 |
| Sri Lankan Tamils | 989 | 1.09 |
| Indian Tamils | 255 | 0.28 |
| Other (including Burgher, Malay) | 342 | 0.38 |
| Total | 90,934 | 100 |
Source: 2001 Census
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