Ratnapura District

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

Ratnapura District
Administrative District
Map of Sri Lanka with Ratnapura District highlighted
Coordinates: 6°35′N 80°35′E / 6.583°N 80.583°E / 6.583; 80.583Coordinates: 6°35′N 80°35′E / 6.583°N 80.583°E / 6.583; 80.583
Country	Sri Lanka
Province	Sabaragamuwa Province
Largest City	Ratnapura
Time zone	Sri Lanka (UTC+05:30)
ISO 3166 code	LK-91

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 Reserve and Udawalawe National 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.

Major Cities

Ratnapura (Municipal Council)

Big Towns

Balangoda (Urban Council)
Embilipitiya (Urban Council)

Other Towns

Eheliyagoda
Pelmadulla
Kuruwita
Imbulpe
Godakawela
Kahawatta
Rakwana
Weligepola
Nivitigala
Ayagama
Kalawana
Kolonne
Panamure
Opanayaka

Administration

17 Divisional Secretariat divisions of Ratnapura district

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

Eheliyagoda
Kuruwita
Kiriella
Rathnapura
Elapatha
Ayagama
Imbulpe
Opanayaka
Pelmadulla
Nivithigala
Kalawana
Rakwana
Balangoda
Weligepola
Godakawela
Kahawaththa
Embilipitiya
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.

Maps

Searchable Map of Sri Lanka

External links

v t e Districts of Sri Lanka

Central Kandy Matale Nuwara Eliya Eastern Ampara Batticaloa Trincomalee North Central Anuradhapura Polonnaruwa Northern Jaffna Kilinochchi Mannar Mullaitivu Vavuniya North Western Kurunegala Puttalam Sabaragamuwa Kegalle Ratnapura Southern Galle Hambantota Matara Uva Badulla Moneragala Western Colombo Gampaha Kalutara

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