Ratnapura District

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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. Balangoda Urban Council
2. Embilipitiya Urban Council
3. Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabha
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. Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha
11. Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha
12. Nivitigala Pradeshiya Sabha
13. Ayagama Pradeshiya Sabha
14. Kalawana Pradeshiya Sabha
15. Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha
16. Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha

[edit] Administration

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. Balangoda
13. Weligepola
14. Godakawela
15. Kahawaththa
16. Embilipitiya
17. Kolonna

Coordinates: 6°35′N 80°35′E