Rathgama Explained

Official Name:Rathgama
Other Name:Rajgama
Pushpin Map:Sri Lanka
Pushpin Label Position:above
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Sri Lanka
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Sri Lanka
Subdivision Name1:Southern Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Galle District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Sri Lanka Standard Time
Utc Offset:+5:30
Coordinates:6.0917°N 80.1417°W
Postal Code:GL80260

Rathgama is a small coastal town situated in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka.

Etymology

The village is also known 'Rajgama', which means kings village. The village was gifted by Parākramabāhu II to Minister Devapathiraja for his loyalty in the 12th century during the Dambadenyia period.

Education

See also