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Top 12 Best Places in Sabaragamuwa

Sri Padaya

1. Sri Padaya (Adam's Peak)

A 2,243 m tall conical sacred mountain known for the Sri Pada (sacred footprint), revered by multiple religions...

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Saman Dewalaya

2. Maha Saman Dewalaya

A shrine dedicated to deity Saman, the presiding deity of the Sri Pada Mountain...

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Bopath Ella

3. Bopath Ella

A beautiful waterfall named for its shape resembling a Bo tree leaf, surrounded by virgin forests...

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Sinharaja

4. Sinharaja Forest Reserve

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot with over 60% endemic tree species...

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Gem Museum

5. Gem Museum

One of the largest gem museums in Ratnapura, showcasing Sri Lanka's precious stones...

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Ehelepola Walauwa

6. Ehelepola Walauwa

The ancestral home of Ehelepola Disawe, a courtier of the Kingdom of Kandy...

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Where Is Ratnapura Located?

6.68°N
Latitude
80.40°E
Longitude
21m
Above Sea Level

Population

166,000 Population Recorded in 2022

Religious Composition

  • Buddhist 52.88%
  • Muslim 33.52%
  • Hindu 10.39%
  • Roman Catholic 2.22%
  • Other Christian 0.97%
  • Other 0.02%

Climate

Ratnapura features a tropical rainforest climate under the Köppen climate classification. The city is located in the south-western part of Sri Lanka, the so-called wet zone. The town receives rainfall mainly from south-western monsoons from May to September. During the remaining months of the year, there is also considerable precipitation due to convective rains. The average annual precipitation is about 3,500 to 5,000 millimetres (140 to 200 in). The average temperature varies from 24 to 35 °C (75.2 to 95.0 °F), and there are high humidity levels. The city is 21 m (69 ft) above sea level.

Climate Data Ratnapura (1991–2020)

Distance To Ratnapura

From Katunayake Airport To Ratnapura

via Panadura-Nambapana-Ratnapura Hwy/PNR Hwy/Ratnapura - Horana - Panadura Hwy/A8

Distance: 121km

Duration: 2 Hours 40 Min

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From Mattala Airport To Ratnapura

via A8

Distance: 116km

Duration: 3 Hours 01 Min

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Best Hotels In Ratnapura

Centauria Hill Resort

Centauria Hill Resort

(4.5)
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Rest House Ratnapura

Rest House Ratnapura

(4.0)
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Palamino Ratnapura

Palamino Ratnapura

(5.0)
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Silver Ray Grand

Silver Ray Grand

(4.5)
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Sinharaja Forest Gate

Sinharaja Forest Gate

(4.0)
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Hotel Minara

Hotel Minara

(4.5)
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