Rathgama
| Rathgama Rajgama | |
|---|---|
  Rathgama Location in Sri Lanka | |
| Coordinates: 6°5′30″N 80°8′30″E / 6.09167°N 80.14167°ECoordinates: 6°5′30″N 80°8′30″E / 6.09167°N 80.14167°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Galle District |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
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
- Devapathiraja College
- Sir Ernest de Silva Vidyalaya
- Sirisumana Vidyalaya
See also
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