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Ratnapura District රත්නපුර දිස්ත්රික්කය இரத்தினபுரம் மாவட்டம் | |
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 Map of Sri Lanka with Ratnapura District highlighted | |
| Coordinates:6°35′N80°35′E / 6.583°N 80.583°E /6.583; 80.583 | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Sabaragamuwa Province |
| Largest City | Ratnapura |
| Government | |
| • District Secretary | Malani Lokupothagama |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,275 km2 (1,264 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 1,088,007 |
| • Density | 332.2/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (Sri Lanka) |
| ISO 3166 code | LK-91 |
Ratnapura (Sinhala: රත්නපුර දිස්ත්රික්කය,Tamil: இரத்தினபுரம் மாவட்டம்) is adistrict ofSri Lanka in theSabaragamuwa Province.
This gem-mining centre of Sri Lanka is also a major crossroadd between southern plains and the hill country to the east. Many of Sri Lanka's prominent gem dealers operate from this market city, which services most of the surrounding towns. There is a route toSri Pada from the direction of Ratnapura. Local attractions includeSinharaja Forest Reserve andUdawalawe National Park. The surrounding area is popular with trekkers and bird watchers. The district is home toKukulugala, the 18th tallest mountain in Sri Lanka.[2][3]
The majority of the population areBuddhists. Other religions includeHinduism,Islam andChristianity.[4]
| Religion | Population(2012) |
|---|---|
| Buddhism | 943,464 |
| Hinduism | 101,962 |
| Islam | 24,446 |
| Christianity | 18,056 |
| Other Religion | 79 |
For administrative purposes, the district is divided into 18 Divisional Secretariat divisions:
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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.
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| Eastern Province | ||
| North Central Province | ||
| Northern Province | ||
| North Western Province | ||
| Sabaragamuwa Province | ||
| Southern Province | ||
| Uva Province | ||
| Western Province | ||
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