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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
හෙම්මාතගම | |
|---|---|
  Hemmathagama | |
| Coordinates: 7.1734°N 80.5008°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Sabaragamuwa Province |
| District | Kegalle |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
| Sri Lanka Post | 71530[1] |
| Area code | 035 |
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)
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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]
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.
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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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