Ratnapura District

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This article is about the district in Sri Lanka. For the town, see Ratnapura.
Location of Ratnapura District
Location of Ratnapura District

Ratnapura is a district of Sri Lanka in the province of Sabaragamuwa The gem-mining centre of Sri Lanka is also a major crossroad between southern plains and the hill country to the east. A bustling market city servicing most of the surrounding towns. Many of the prominent gem dealers in Sri Lanka operate from this town. Scenery around the town is excellent and charming. There is a route to Sri Pada from Ratnapura direction. Excursions include Sinharaja Forest and Uda Walawe Wild Life Park. The route towards hill country is beautiful. The surrounding area is a popular trekking destination and a good place for bird watching. Visit traditional gem mining and cutting operations

[edit] Political

Ratnapura district is divided into the 17 local political entities:

  1. Ratnapura Municipal Council
  2. Balangoda Urban Council
  3. Embilipitiya Urban Council
  4. Eheliyagoda Pradeshiya Sabha
  5. Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha
  6. Kuruwita Pradeshiya Sabha
  7. Imbulpe Pradeshiya Sabha
  8. Godakawela Pradeshiya Sabha
  9. Kahawatta Pradeshiya Sabha
  10. Rakwana
  11. Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha
  12. Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha
  13. Nivitigala Pradeshiya Sabha
  14. Ayagama Pradeshiya Sabha
  15. Kalawana Pradeshiya Sabha
  16. Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha
  17. Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha

[edit] Administration

17 Divisional Secretariat divisions of Ratnapura district
17 Divisional Secretariat divisions of Ratnapura district

For the administrative purpose district is divided into 17 Divisional Secretariat divisions

  1. Eheliyagoda
  2. Kuruwita
  3. Kiriella
  4. Rathnapura
  5. Elapatha
  6. Ayagama
  7. Imbulpe
  8. Opanayaka
  9. Pelmadulla
  10. Nivithigala
  11. Kalawana
  12. Rakwana
  13. Balangoda
  14. Weligepola
  15. Godakawela
  16. Kahawaththa
  17. Embilipitiya
  18. Kolonna

PLANTATION COMPANIES:

The Ratnapura district includes areas managed by Five Plantation Companies. Namely, Agalawatte Plantations PLC managed by Mackwoods, Balangoda Plantations PLC managed by Stassens, Pussellawa Plantations PLC, managed by Freelanka, Hapugastenne Plantations PLC Managed by Finlays, and Kahawatte Plantations PLC managed by Forbes.

The ownership of these companies lie with the State.

[edit] Maps


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Coordinates: 6°35′N, 80°35′E