Rattota

Rattota is a town in Sri Lanka, located within Matale District, Central Province. The population of the town, according to the 2012 census, was 1,761.

Rattota

රත්තොට
ரத்தோட்டை
Town
Rattota
Coordinates: 7°31′11.6″N 80°40′37″E
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceCentral Province
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Local Government Council

Rattota is governed by the Rattota Pradeshiya Sabha.

Banks

There are two public banks operating in Rattota.

In biology

The two jumping spiders known as Marengo rattotensis and Onomastus rattotensis was discovered from this area, hence specific name.[1]

See also

  • List of towns in Central Province, Sri Lanka

References

  1. "Marengo rattotensis Benjamin, 2006". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 25 May 2016.

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