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Wattegama Facts
| Area | 85.9 km² |
| Population | 1,759 |
| Male Population | 911 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 848 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +127.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.9% |
| Median Age | 25.3 years (Male: 25.7, Female: 25) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,322 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Pathadumbara, Panwila, Kundasale |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.79890, 81.48080 |
| Postal Codes | 91020, 91022 |
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Wattegama Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 772 | 1,255 | 1,601 | 1,850 | 1,759 | 1,812 | 1,849 |
| Population Density | 9 / km² | 14.6 / km² | 18.6 / km² | 21.5 / km² | 20.5 / km² | 21.1 / km² | 21.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWattegama Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattegama | +127.8% | +40.2% | +9.9% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wattegama Median Age
Median Age: 25.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattegama | 25.3 yrs | 25 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wattegama Population Density
Population Density: 20.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattegama | 1,759 | 85.9 km² | 20.5 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wattegama Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Wattegama
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wattegama
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wattegama
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wattegama Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,008 | $3,176 | $3,357 | $3,387 | $5,880 | $7,803 | $7,993 | $7,322 |
| Total GDP | $32M | $37.1M | $41.8M | $45.4M | $85.1M | $119.1M | $126.1M | $117.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Wattegama CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattegama | 1,668 tn | 0.95 tn | 19.4 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wattegama CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,668 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
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