Ratnapura
Ratnapura — whose name translates as "City of Gems" — has been the centre of Sri Lanka's precious stone trade for centuries, with rubies, sapphires, and other gems mined from the surrounding area. The town sits on the Kalu Ganga (Black River) in south-central Sri Lanka, southeast of Colombo, and is a base for visiting nearby Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Udawalawe National Park, and Adam's Peak. Tea and rubber plantations extend across the surrounding landscape.
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- Population47,832
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Ratnapura: quick answers
Where is Ratnapura?
Ratnapura is in Sri Lanka, about 67 km42 miles in a straight line from Colombo.
How do you get to Ratnapura?
The nearest airport is Kalutara (KTY), about 2 hr 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ratnapura?
The warmest month is April, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is November, with about 620 mm24.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ratnapura?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 restaurants, 2 cafés and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.