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
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
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
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.
