Homagama

1908, the Kelany Valley Railway Line was created, a fundamental advance in Homagama’s transportation infrastructure. This development came before the construction of the High-Level Road in 1918. In the past, transportation in the region depended on little sub-roads that connected rural agricultural areas and small hamlets. However, this development completely changed the transportation system in the region. The Homagama Railway Station was referred to as “Pressure Town” during this period, which is a fascinating fact. Colombo’s economic, social, and administrative activities were reallocated to satellite cities due to the shift towards more intensive uses in the city. In 1948, British Town Planner Patrick Abercrombie acknowledged Homagama as a satellite city, recognising the location’s increasing significance.
By 1963, Homagama had attained the status of a town council area. In the beginning, it consisted of seven Grama Niladhari (GN) divisions, but by 1988, it had grown to include 106 GN divisions. To reflect changes in administrative boundaries over time, this expansion was slightly decreased to 81 GN divisions in 1999.
Homagama is marked geologically by its red-yellow podsolic soil, found throughout most of the Pradeshiya Sabha and encompasses the entire region. This particular type of soil, in addition to the presence of sand and clay deposits and mountains that contain “Nice” mineral reserves, highlights the abundant natural resources in the region. One of the most distinguishing characteristics of the area is its terrain, which is mainly undulating and encompasses altitudes that range from 10 to 20 metres above sea level.
With an average annual temperature that ranges from sixty degrees Fahrenheit to eighty degrees Fahrenheit, the climate in Homagama is classified as belonging to the tropical wet zone. The rainfall distribution makes it possible to divide Homagama into two primary zones: the 2500 – 3000 mm zone and the 3000 – 4000 mm zone. The South West Monsoon is the primary factor influencing both zones. July has the most significant wind flow, around 10 km per hour, contributing to the region’s unique climate. Additionally, the vegetation is typical of the tropical wet zone, which contributes to the lush sceneries that characterise the natural environment of Homagama.