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Hemmathagama

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Hemmathagama
හෙම්මාතගම
Hemmathagama is located in Sri Lanka
Hemmathagama
Hemmathagama
Coordinates: 7°10′24″N 80°30′03″E / 7.1734°N 80.5008°E / 7.1734; 80.5008
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceSabaragamuwa Province
DistrictKegalle
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)
Sri Lanka Post
71530[1]
Area code035

Hemmathagama is a small town in the district of Kegalle in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Hemmathagama is connected to A1 highway by B279 road.

Area map of Hemmathagama

People

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As per the census of 2012, population of the town and surrounding area is 29537. The inhabitants of the town and surrounding areas are Muslims 46.23%, adhering to Sunni Islam and Sinhalese 53.6%Buddhists. Both communities are living with harmony since the history begin.[citation needed]

S/N G.N Div Name G.N Div No. Population Sinhala Muslim Tamil Other
01 Verake 34 2963 2937 26 00 00
02 Ambilmeewala 34 481 480 00 00 01
03 Kumbalgama 35 830 830 00 00 00
04 Balawathgama 35A 984 982 00 02 00
05 Eraminigammana 36 1442 1442 00 00 00
06 Thambavita 36A 1143 1143 00 00 00
07 Ginihappitiya East 36B 1660 955 705 00 00
08 Ginihappitiya East 36C 1501 426 1070 05 00
09 Kuragala 37 661 660 00 01 00
10 Waduvawela 37A 1255 1255 00 00 00
11 Ambadedinya 37B 1001 1001 00 00 00
12 Weragoda 37C 542 542 00 00 00
13 Palliporuwa 38 1628 1625 00 00 00
14 Hemmathagama 38A 1127 1119 07 01 01
15 Kotegoda - 1800 04 1796 00 00
16 Dumbuluwawa 39 2410 02 2402 06 00
17 Wadiyathenna 39A 1908 00 1908 00 00
18 Madolbowa 39B 1346 00 1341 05 00
19 Ambaruppa 39C 887 00 882 05 00
20 Kehelpannala East 40 819 805 10 04 00
21 Kehelpannala West 40A 812 812 00 00 00
22 Balathgamuwa 40B 591 566 00 25 00
23 Ambalawa 40C 1075 950 00 70 00
24 Yodhagama 44B 876 876 00 00 00
25 Randiligama 50D 952 952 00 00 00
26 Thalgaspitiya - 1005 1005 00 00 00
Total 29899

Above mentioned data collected from PDA (Progressive Development Association)

Education

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There are two Navodya Schools, namely Al Azhar[2] and Nagaragiri and one Maha Vidyalaya (Devi Balika). Also many primary schools are available in every surrounding villages.99 % of the inhabitants are literate (above 15 years of age) Further Hemmathagama is known for its rich educational background.[3]

Climate

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Hemmathagama belongs to the Tropical Evergreen region of central Sri Lanka. The altitude of the area varies from 230 to 320 m above sea level. The average annual rainfall lies between 2500 and 4500 ml, and temperature of the region ranges between 22 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. It receives most of the rain from Southwest Monsoon. The average wind speed has been measured to be approximately 7.2 km/hour, and humidity in the range lies between 57% and 90%. The whole region is mountainous, but the most famous mountain is the Elephant rock in Kotegoda.

Health

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The government hospital of Hemmathagama is providing the necessary medical facilities to the public. Also many clinics are available.

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References

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  1. ^ "Hemmathagama-Horawala Road, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka".
  2. ^ Al Azhar
  3. ^ "List of Schools". Archived from the original on 2013-07-28. Retrieved 2013-12-28.