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((About|the district in Sri Lanka|the town|Ratnapura))
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'''Ratnapura''' ([[Sinhala language|Sinhala]]: රත්නපුර දිස්ත්‍රික්කය, [[Tamil Language|Tamil]]: இரத்தினபுரம் மாவட்டம்) is a [[Districts of Sri Lanka|district]] of [[Sri Lanka]] in the [[Sabaragamuwa Province]].

This gem-mining centre of Sri Lanka is also a major crossroad between southern plains and the hill country to the east. A bustling market city servicing most of the surrounding towns, many of the prominent gem dealers in Sri Lanka operate from this town. 
There is a route to [[Adam's Peak|Sri Pada]] from Ratnapura direction. Excursions include [[Sinharaja Forest Reserve]] and [[Udawalawe National Park]]. The surrounding area is a popular trekking destination and a good place for bird watching. The district is home to [[Kukulugala]], the 18th tallest mountain in Sri Lanka.<ref>((Cite web |title=GeoNames.org |url=https://www.geonames.org/7437155/kukulugala.html |access-date=2024-03-20 |website=www.geonames.org))</ref><ref>((Citation |title=The national atlas of Sri Lanka |date=2007 |others=Sri Lanka |edition=Second |place=Colombo |publisher=Survey Dept., Sri Lanka |isbn=978-955-9059-04-2))</ref>

==Religion==
((Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religions in Ratnapura District (2011)<ref name="2011census">Department of Census and Statistics,[http://www.statistics.gov.lk/PopHouSat/CPH2011/index.php?fileName=pop43&gp=Activities&tpl=3 The Census of Population and Housing of Sri Lanka-2011]</ref>
|label1 = [[Buddhism]]
|value1 = 86.8
|color1 = Gold
|label2 = [[Hinduism]]
|value2 = 9.3
|color2 = DarkOrange
|label3 = [[Islam]]
|value3 = 2.3
|color3 = Green
|label4 = [[Christianity]]
|value4 = 1.6
|color4 = Blue
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The majority of the population are [[Buddhists]]. Other religions include [[Hinduism]], [[Islam]] and [[Christianity]].<ref name="2011census">Department of Census and Statistics,[http://www.statistics.gov.lk/PopHouSat/CPH2011/index.php?fileName=pop43&gp=Activities&tpl=3 The Census of Population and Housing of Sri Lanka-2011]</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Religion !! Population(2012)
|-
| [[Buddhism]] || 943,464
|-
| [[Hinduism]] || 101,962
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| [[Islam]] || 24,446
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| [[Christianity]] || 18,056
|-
|Other Religion ||79
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==Major cities==

* [[Ratnapura]] (Municipal Council)

==Large towns==

* [[Balangoda]] (Urban Council)
* [[Embilipitiya]] (Urban Council)

==Other towns==
* [[Rakwana]] 
* [[Pelmadulla]]
* [[Kuruwita]]
* [[Imbulpe]] 
* [[Godakawela]] 
* [[Kahawatta]] 
* [[Eheliyagoda]] 
* [[Weligepola]]
* [[Nivitigala]] 
* [[Ayagama]] 
* [[Kalawana]] 
* [[Kolonna]] 
* [[Panamure]]
* [[Pohorabawa]]
* [[Pallebedda]]
* [[Udawalawe]]

==Administration==
[[Image:Ratnapura district DS divisions.svg|350px|right|thumb|18 Divisional Secretariat divisions of Ratnapura district]]
For the administrative purpose district is divided into 18 Divisional Secretariat divisions
#Eheliyagoda
#Kuruwita
#Kiriella
#Rathnapura
#Elapatha
#Ayagama
#Imbulpe
#Opanayaka
#Pelmadulla
#Nivithigala
#Kalawana
#Balangoda
#Weligepola
#Godakawela
#Kahawaththa
#Embilipitiya
#Kolonna
#Kalthota

=== Plantation companies ===
((unreferencedsect|date=January 2023))
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.

==References==
<references />

== External links ==
* https://web.archive.org/web/20090203152322/http://kcc.sch.lk/
* http://www.kulocgov.com/

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