Aluthgama
Aluthgama is a coastal town in Kalutara District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 63.5 km south of Colombo and 68 km north of Galle. Situated on the northern bank of the Bentota Ganga (River) mouth.
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Overview
Overview
The main income is from tourism and banking. It is the birthplace of the celebrated singer and composer Nanda Malini. Home to one of worlds tallest statues of the Buddha. It is a sitting Figure of 48.8 meters, and has been erected in the Kande Viharaya Temple north of the river.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Aluthgama • Native Name — අලුත්ගම அளுத்கமை • Type — Town • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Sri Lanka • Subdivision Type2 — Province • Subdivision Name2 — Western Province • Subdivision Type3 — District • Subdivision Name3 — Kalutara District • Unit Pref — Metric • Time Zone — Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone • Utc Offset — +5:30 • Postal Code Type — Postal Code • Postal Code — 12080
History
History
The history of Aluthgama dates back to the 13th century. A messenger poem, "Thisara Sandesha", written in 1366 mentions the beauty of Aluthgama. On 15 June 2014, Aluthgama was the scene of the 2014 anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka which resulted in 4 deaths and 80 people injured.
Education
Education
• Aluthgama Maha Vidyalaya (Mix School) up to A/L • Sangamiththa Balika (Ladies College) up to O/L only
Transport
Transport
• Illustration — Aluthgama town Aluthgama is located on the Coastal or Southern Rail Line (connecting Colombo through to Matara). It is also located on the A2 highway, connecting Colombo to Wellawaya. Following the construction of the Southern Expressway (E01) between Colombo and Galle, Aluthgama has become an entrance point to the expressway from Galle Road (A2), via B157.
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