North Western Province was created in 1845 from northern Western Province (districts of Chilaw, Puttalam and Seven Korales).[9] North Central Province was created in 1873 from southern Northern Province (district of Nuwara Kalawiya) and north-western Eastern Province (district of Tamankaduwa).[10] Uva Province was created in 1886 from parts of Central Province, Eastern Province (district of Bintenna) and Southern Province (district of Wellassa).[10] Sabaragamuwa Province was created in 1889.[11]