Ella, Sri Lanka
| Ella ඇල්ල | |
|---|---|
  Ella | |
| Coordinates: 6°52′31″N 81°2′18″E / 6.87528°N 81.03833°ECoordinates: 6°52′31″N 81°2′18″E / 6.87528°N 81.03833°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Uva Province |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 44,763[1] |
| Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | Summer time (UTC+6) |
Ella (Sinhalese: ඇල්ල; Lit. "water fall"; Tamil: எல்ல) is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than its surroundings, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the Southern plains of Sri Lanka.
Transport
Located on the Colombo-Badulla railway line, and the A16 highway (Beragala-Hali Ela) a part of the Colombo-Badulla road.
Facilities
Notable Government institutions are :
- Police Station
- Railway Station
- Main Post Office
Attractions
Local attractions in the area include:
- Bambaragala Peak
- Ella Rock
- Little Adam's Peak
- Ravana Ella Falls
- Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara
Demographics
| Ethnicity | Population[2] | % Of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sinhalese | 29,822 | 66.62 |
| Indian Tamils | 12,084 | 27 |
| Sri Lankan Tamils | 802 | 1.8 |
| Sri Lankan Moors | 1,994 | 4.45 |
| Other (including Burgher, Malay) | 61 | 0.14 |
| Total | 44,763 | 100 |
Post and telephone
- Sri Lanka 00 94
- Area code 057
- Postal code 90090
See also
References
- ↑ Brinkhoff, Thomas (13 October 2012). "Ella (Divisional Secretariat)". City Population. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ↑ http://www.statistics.gov.lk/PopHouSat/CPH2011/Pages/Activities/Reports/cph2011Pub/pop32.pdf
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