Pradeshiya Sabha
legislative body in Sri Lanka
There are 276 Pradeshiya Sabhas in Sri Lanka, which are the legislative bodies that preside over the third tier municipalities in the country. Introduced in 1987 through the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka, Pradeshiya Sabhas became a devolved subject under the Provincial Councils in the local government system of Sri Lanka. The Pradeshiya Sabhas collectively govern approximately 16,726,000 people. There are 3,624 councillors in total, ranging from 5 to 23 per council.
Pradeshiya Sabhas
Western Province
North Western Province
Central Province
Uva
Southern Province
Sabaragamuwa
North Central Province
Northern Province
Eastern Province
Former
Renamed in 2017
Thamankaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha was renamed as Polonnaruwa Pradeshiya Sabha.
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