District of Kegalle, situated in between the central high lands and western southern planes and has an enchanting environment. Height of the western region is less than 500 fts from the sea level while eastern region exceeds 1000fts. Rubber cultivation has stretched over most of the area of the District and minor export crops such as coffee, cocoa, pepper, clove and nutmeg takes an important place in the economy of the District. Sri Lanka’s best graphite mine is situated at Bogala in Kegalle District.
The extent of the District is 1692.8 km2 (169,280 in hectares) .