Thumbe is a village which is located in the Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

It is located on the B536 (Kamburupitiya-Kirinda Road), approximately east of Kamburupitiya and north of Matara.

Thumbe has a population of 566 (as of 2015) a decline of 42.9% from 992 in 2000 and 875 in 1990.

It falls within the Kamburupitiya Polling Division in the Matara Electoral District.

Thumbe is known for its woodworking artisans.

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