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. Hemmathagama is a beautiful area, richly adorned with nature such as trees, rivers and mountains all around. The region is surrounded and filled with breathtaking natural beauty. A single visit reveals its charm and its deep historical significance, as it holds an important place in Srilanka's long history
People
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 42.53%, adhering to Sunni Islam and Sinhalese 56.8%Buddhists. 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
There are two Navodya Schools, namely Al Azhar 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.
Climate
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
The government hospital of Hemmathagama is providing the necessary medical facilities to the public. Also many clinics are available.
Products
Rubber Rice Coco Cardamom Coffee Mango Banana Coir
External links
Progressive Development Association
References
4. https://www.elanka.com.au/stories-behind-names-of-places-in-sri-lanka-hemmathagama-by-dr-nimal-sedera/ written by Dr. Nimal Sedera