
Ratnapura City
Ratnapura is known as Sri Lanka's "City of Gems," a center for gem mining and trading, located in the southwestern part of the island. It's on the Kalu River, at the foot of Adam's Peak, surrounded by lush landscapes and a hub for travelers seeking cultural experiences and the region's famed precious stones.
Rakwana
Rakwana is a small town in the Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka, a notable centre of Ceylon tea plantations and industry. Additionally, Rakwana is said to have gem resources. Rakwana is locally administered by the Godakawela-Rakwana Urban Council. The town of Rakwana including its northern and southern part and Kottala has 10,513 in population according to the census carried out in 2010.
Located at an elevation of 464 m, north of Sinharaja Mountains, on the A17 highway. It is 12 km from Madampe on the way to Galle. It also has roads leading to Kalawana and Godakawela. Rakwana acts as one of the gateways for the famous Sinharaja Forest reserve.
Demographics
Ethnicity | Population | % Of Total |
Sinhalese | 5,721 | 54.42 |
Tamils | 2,590 | 24.64 |
Muslims | 1,574 | 14.97 |
Other (including Burgher, Malay) | 30 | 0.003 |
Total | 10,513 | 100 |
(The Population according to the Grama-Niladhari Division)