総人口

110,900

GN部門

🌿 Where Heritage, Hills, and Hydropower Converge

Kothmale – A Sacred Valley of History and Nature

Nestled in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka’s Central Province, Kothmale is a region steeped in ancient legend, royal refuge, and natural splendor. With an estimated population of around 111,000 as of 2025, it blends the majesty of misty hills, cascading rivers, and centuries-old Buddhist heritage.

📜 History and Sacred Significance

Kothmale is deeply rooted in folklore and royal history — once believed to have sheltered King Dutugemunu and the Sacred Tooth Relic. Iconic sites like Pusulpitiya Raja Maha Vihara and the towering コトマレ・マハウェリ・マハ・セヤ reflect its spiritual legacy and reverence for heritage.

⚡ Hydropower and Engineering Marvels

The region is home to the impressive Kothmale Dam and Hydropower Plant, a major component of the Mahaweli Development Programme. This massive reservoir not only supplies electricity but also supports irrigation and water management in the hill country.

🌱 Scenic Beauty and Agriculture

Surrounded by tea estates, pine forests, and waterfalls, Kothmale’s cool climate fosters both breathtaking landscapes and thriving agriculture. Tea, vegetables, and spices form the agricultural backbone of many rural communities in the area.

🎎 Culture and Rural Life

The valley is home to Sinhala and Tamil communities living in harmony, maintaining age-old customs and seasonal celebrations. Local temples and schools support community cohesion, while traditional livelihoods like farming and tea plucking continue to shape daily life.

🛣️ Transport and Accessibility

🚗 道路の場合: Accessible via Gampola, Nawalapitiya, and Nuwara Eliya with routes passing through scenic mountain roads.
🚌 バスで: Inter-town bus services connect Kothmale with Kandy, Ginigathena, and Hatton.

🌄 A Tranquil Haven in the Central Highlands

Whether you are exploring spiritual sites, marveling at engineering feats, or enjoying lush hill country views, Kothmale offers a peaceful retreat filled with cultural pride and natural elegance.

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045	Nawa Kadadora
050	Delta Gemunupura
055	Helboda
060	カラガスタラワ
065	Protoft
070	Ramboda
075	Sangilipalama
080	Panamgammana
085	Katukithula
090	Helsirigama
095	Kothmalgama
100	Raja Ela
105	Mawela East
110	Mawela West
195	Maswela
205	Mawela Kanda
215	Gomburuoya
220	Wewahinna
225	Delunthalamada
230	Ambathalawa
235	Malhewa
240	Rambodagama
245	Wedamulla
250	Palagolla
255	Niyamgamdora
350	Kiridiwela
355	Kumbaloluwa
360	Medakanda
365	Egodawela
370	Pundaluoya North
375	Labukele
380	くだおや
385	Saman Eliya
390	Kikiliyamana
395	Dansinan
400	Sheen
405	Sheengama
410	Pundaluoya South
415	Kadadorapitiya
420	Kosgaha Pathana
425	Karagahayatathenna
430	Bogahawela
435	Halpola
440	Madakumbura
475	Dunukedeniya
480	Medakumbura North
005	Ranwanthalawa
010	Kadadora
015	Kotagepitiya South
020	Kotagepitiya North
025	Nayapana
030	Hapugasthalawa
035	Doruwadeniya
040	Kolapathana
045	ルワンプラ
050	ダンバゴラ
055	Kaludemada
060	Mallanda
065	Kataboola
070	Hunugalloya
075	Thelissagala
080	Ihala Gorakaoya
085	Polwathura
090	Pahala Gorakaoya
095	Queensberry
100	Harangala
105	Harangala South
110	Kirimetiyawa
115	Halgolla
120	ウェレラ・パタナ
125	Thispanekanda
130	Godamadiththa
135	Katugolla
140	ワッタダラ
145	Nawangama
150	Kalapitiya East
155	Hedunuwewe
160	Rojasangama North
165	Kalapitiya West
170	Rojasangama South
175	Wethalawa
180	Koththunugoda
185	Weerasekarapura
190	Dombagasthalawa
195	Meathagama
200	Maldeniya
205	Katarandana
210	Rawanagoda East
215	Vijayabahu Kanda
220	Beramana
225	Beramana South
230	Beramana North
235	Rawanagoda West
240	Udagammedda
245	Weerapura
005	Hingurukaduwa
010	アンベウェラ
015	Welikada
020	Idamalanda
025	Adikarigama
030	Karalliyedda
035	Bogahalanda
040	Hakuruthale
045	マリヤッダ
050	Mirahampe
055	Pussalamankada
210	Goradihela
215	Seethaeliya
220	Sandathenna
225	Kelegala
230	Kalukele
235	Magasthota
240	Ruwaneliya
245	Perakumpura
250	Kirimetiya
290	Magoda
295	Mihindupura
300	Meepilimana
305	アンベウェラ
310	パティポラ
005	Lindula
010	Hallbrook
015	Elbedda
020	Agarapathana
025	Dayagama West
030	Nagasena
035	Eildonhall
040	Rahanwatta
045	Waltrim
050	Glasgow
055	Albian
060	Lippakelle
065	Thangakele
070	Henfold
075	Braemore
080	Balmoral
085	Sandrinhem
090	Dayagama East
095	Weverly
100	Kotagala
105	Kudu Oya
110	Dimbula
115	Devon
120	ワタゴダ
125	Thalawakele
130	Stonycliff
135	Dreton
140	Bogahawatta
145	Mount Vernon
150	Coombewood
155	Hollyrood
160	Bearwell
165	Yulefield
170	Great Western
005	カルーガラ
010	Pittawala
015	ブラスガマ
020	Gonawala
025	Ambagamuwa North
030	Sellipigama
035	Ambagamuwa East
040	Ambagamuwa South
045	Rampadeniya
050	Millagahamulla
055	Dhagampitiya
060	Polpitiya
065	Minuwandeniya
070	Hitegegama
075	Kehelwarawa
080	ホマガマ
085	Hebbekanda
090	Samansirigama
095	Theeniyagala
100	Ginigathhena
105	Dehigasthenna
110	Kalaweldeniya
115	Morahenagama
120	Hangarapitiya
125	Jambuthenna
130	Kothellena
135	Waggama
140	Laxapana
145	Kiriwaneliya
150	Vidhulipura South
155	Vidulipura North
160	ワタワラ
005	Dickoya
010	Dickoya South
015	Hatton North
020	Hatton West
025	Hatton South
030	Hatton East
035	Bogawanthalawa South
040	Kirkoswald
045	New Valley Gama
050	Annfield
055	Wanarajah
060	Lethenty
065	Ingestre
070	Tillerie
075	Bogawana
080	Loinorn
085	コティヤガラ
090	Norwood
095	Maskeliya
100	Seethagangula
105	Gouravilla
110	Sthrathspey
115	Rozella
120	ルワンプラ
125	Morray
130	Mousakelle
135	Alten
140	Mahanelu
145	Venture
150	Brunswick
155	Brownlow
160	Shannon
165	Vellioya
170	Mocha
175	Panmor

📞 Public Services – Kothmale

サービス	連絡先番号	追加情報
🚓 Kothmale Police Station	+94 52 22 352 22	Ensures public safety, traffic control, and crime prevention in the region
🏥 Kothmale Base Hospital	+94 52 22 353 45	Provides general outpatient, maternity, and emergency medical services
🏛️ Kothmale Divisional Secretariat	+94 52 22 350 01	Manages GN divisions, documentation, and social programs
ℹ️ Kothmale Pradeshiya Sabha	+94 52 22 350 15	Responsible for local development, sanitation, and infrastructure
🏣 Post Office – Kothmale	+94 52 22 353 60	Offers postal services, money orders, and bill payments

🕰️ Best Time to Visit Kothmale, Sri Lanka

The ideal time to visit Kothmale は 12月から4月までの乾季, when the weather is cool, pleasant, and ideal for sightseeing, hiking, and exploring historical sites. During these months, the skies are generally clear, making it perfect for enjoying panoramic views of the misty hills, waterfalls, and the majestic Kotmale Reservoir.

その モンスーンシーズン, 、から 5月から9月, brings heavier rains, which may limit outdoor activities but enhances the lush greenery and waterfall flows—perfect for photographers and nature lovers who don’t mind a little rain.

If you enjoy local culture, consider visiting during Buddhist festivals または harvest periods, when village life becomes more vibrant with traditions and celebrations.

How to Reach Kothmale

Kothmale is a scenic region in Sri Lanka’s Central Province, accessible via winding mountain roads and well-connected bus routes. Its proximity to Gampola, Nawalapitiya, and Nuwara Eliya makes it an ideal destination for travelers exploring the hill country.

📍 市	📏 距離	⏱️ 時間
ガンポラ	≈ 18 km	≈ 40 min
ナワラピティヤ	≈ 25 km	≈ 45 min
ヌワラエリヤ	≈ 45 km	≈ 1h 20m

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🏞️ Geographical Overview – Kothmale

Kothmale スリランカの中央州ヌワラエリヤ県に位置し、およそ 7.0°–7.1° N latitude そして 80.7°–80.8° E longitude, nestled amidst misty hills and deep river valleys of the central highlands.

The region stands at an average elevation of about 900–1,200 m (2,950–3,940 ft), featuring rugged terrain, dense forests, and vast tea plantations that cascade along the slopes of surrounding mountains.

Kothmale experiences a cool, wet climate with annual rainfall often exceeding 2,500 mm. Temperatures generally range from 16–22 °C, with frequent mist and cooler weather prevailing throughout the year due to its highland location.

The area is enriched with rivers, waterfalls, and the large Kothmale Reservoir, which contributes to the region’s unique hydrology and scenic beauty. Its proximity to forest reserves offers diverse flora and fauna, attracting eco-tourists and nature enthusiasts.

This geographical setting supports tea cultivation, vegetable farming, and rural livelihoods, making Kothmale a vital part of Sri Lanka’s hill country ecosystem and cultural landscape.

💼 Local Economy and Services – Kothmale

の経済 Kothmale is primarily driven by tea plantations, vegetable farming, and spice cultivation. The region’s cool climate and fertile mountain soils create ideal conditions for high-quality tea production, alongside crops like cardamom, pepper, and various vegetables.

Hydropower generation from the Kothmale Dam also contributes to the local economy, providing electricity and supporting irrigation systems that benefit agriculture.

Local markets, small businesses, and cottage industries, including traditional handicrafts, support the livelihoods of many residents. Community services such as schools, healthcare centers, rural banks, and divisional secretariat offices ensure social welfare and development.

Infrastructure improvements focusing on road connectivity, electricity, and water management aim to enhance living standards while maintaining the region’s environmental and cultural heritage.

🤝 Community and Culture – Kothmale

コミュニティの Kothmale is characterized by a rich tapestry of traditions, where Buddhist and Hindu heritage intertwine alongside rural customs that reflect centuries of coexistence and shared history.

文化生活は ancient temples, seasonal festivals, and religious observances, including important events at the コトマレ・マハウェリ・マハ・セヤ and local village temples, which host ceremonies, processions, and devotional rituals drawing both locals and pilgrims.

Traditional knowledge in agriculture, herbal medicine, and handicrafts is preserved through family lineages, while communal gatherings strengthen bonds through music, dance, and storytelling rooted in folklore.

Residents take great pride in their cultural heritage and the pristine natural environment, nurturing a lifestyle that balances spiritual devotion, community solidarity, and respect for the hill country’s unique landscapes.

🎉 Festivals & Culture – Kothmale

Kothmale celebrates a rich tapestry of festivals deeply connected to its religious heritage and agrarian lifestyle. The シンハラ語とタミル語の新年（アヴルドゥ） is widely observed with traditional rituals, communal feasts, and folk games that bring the community together.

The region is known for its vibrant ペラヘラス—processions featuring decorated elephants, traditional drumming, Kandyan dance, and temple ceremonies—especially at historic sites like the コトマレ・マハウェリ・マハ・セヤ and local Buddhist temples.

The cultural fabric of Kothmale blends Buddhist devotion, Hindu influences, and indigenous customs, often reflected in seasonal festivals, nature worship, and folk arts unique to the central highlands.

Festivals here act as lively expressions of local identity and spiritual continuity, harmonizing ancestral traditions with daily rural life.

🚗 Transportation and Connectivity – Kothmale

Kothmale is accessible via scenic mountain roads connecting it to major towns such as Gampola, Nawalapitiya, and Nuwara Eliya, making it a tranquil yet well-connected destination in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands.

Public transportation includes regular バスサービス linking Kothmale with nearby hubs like Kandy, Ginigathena, and Hatton. While there is no direct railway station in Kothmale, nearby towns provide rail access, complemented by frequent three-wheelers and taxis for local travel.

The region’s road network supports the movement of agricultural goods, tourists, and residents, balancing accessibility with preservation of its natural and cultural environment.

🌿 Environmental Significance and Sustainability – Kothmale

Located within Sri Lanka’s central hill country, Kothmale is surrounded by misty mountains, forest reserves, and vital watersheds that support rich biodiversity including endemic plants and wildlife unique to the region.

The Kothmale Reservoir and surrounding waterways play a crucial role in irrigation, hydropower, and maintaining ecological balance. Traditional agricultural practices alongside modern water management contribute to sustainable land use.

Conservation efforts focus on protecting forest habitats, promoting organic and shade-grown tea cultivation, and reducing environmental impact from development projects. Community-driven eco-initiatives foster awareness and preserve the natural heritage.

Kothmale’s environmental significance lies in its delicate balance of hydropower infrastructure, agricultural livelihoods, and conservation of the central highlands’ unique ecosystems.

🏞️ Tourism and Attractions – Kothmale

Kothmale serves as a serene gateway to Sri Lanka’s central hill country, offering visitors a blend of natural splendor and cultural heritage. Its proximity to misty mountains, tea estates, and forest reserves provides ample opportunities for exploration and relaxation.

Key attractions include the iconic Kothmale Dam and Reservoir, historic temples such as Pusulpitiya Raja Maha Vihara, and scenic waterfalls nestled within lush greenery. Trekking trails and nature walks offer immersive experiences in the region’s biodiversity.

Visitors can also enjoy authentic village stays, witnessing traditional agricultural practices and local crafts that reflect the area’s rich rural lifestyle.

With its harmonious mix of heritage, environment, and warm community spirit, Kothmale is a rewarding destination for travelers seeking both adventure and cultural depth in Sri Lanka’s highlands.

📚 Education and Institutions – Kothmale

Kothmale is served by a network of educational institutions including primary schools, secondary schools, and central colleges that adhere to Sri Lanka’s national curriculum, catering to the region’s diverse communities.

Many schools emphasize science, environmental studies, and agriculture education, preparing students to engage with the local economy and sustainable practices.

職業訓練センターと 技術研究所 provide courses in areas such as hydropower, eco-tourism, IT, and traditional crafts, fostering skills development and local entrepreneurship.

Additionally, community libraries and adult education programs support lifelong learning and empower residents with knowledge and resources for personal and social advancement.

🏥 Healthcare and Medical Services – Kothmale

Kothmale is supported by a network of healthcare facilities providing a wide range of medical services to both town and rural populations. The key institution, Kothmale District Hospital, offers inpatient and outpatient care, emergency treatment, maternity services, and diagnostic facilities.

Numerous 周辺ユニット、保健医療官（MOH）オフィス、および地方診療所 extend healthcare access to outlying villages and remote communities.

Traditional medicine remains integral to local health, with several Ayurvedic centers and herbal practitioners offering complementary treatments rooted in indigenous knowledge.

公衆衛生プログラムに焦点を当てる immunization, maternal and child health, sanitation, and disease prevention are actively implemented, supported by dedicated public health workers and volunteers across the region.

🌿 Kothmale – Valley of Heritage, Hydropower & Highland Serenity

Nestled in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, Kothmale combines breathtaking natural beauty with rich cultural heritage, highlighted by its misty hills, tea estates, and sacred temples.

The region is renowned for the Kothmale Dam and Hydropower Plant, an engineering marvel that supports sustainable development while honoring its spiritual landmarks.

Kothmale offers visitors a tranquil escape into Sri Lanka’s hill country, blending tradition, environment, and community life for a truly authentic experience.

Kothmale

総人口

GN部門

🌿 Where Heritage, Hills, and Hydropower Converge

Kothmale – A Sacred Valley of History and Nature

📜 History and Sacred Significance

⚡ Hydropower and Engineering Marvels

🌱 Scenic Beauty and Agriculture

🎎 Culture and Rural Life

🛣️ Transport and Accessibility

🌄 A Tranquil Haven in the Central Highlands

📞 Public Services – Kothmale

🕰️ Best Time to Visit Kothmale, Sri Lanka

How to Reach Kothmale

🌍 インタラクティブな Google マップ

🏞️ Geographical Overview – Kothmale

💼 Local Economy and Services – Kothmale

🤝 Community and Culture – Kothmale

🎉 Festivals & Culture – Kothmale

🚗 Transportation and Connectivity – Kothmale

🌿 Environmental Significance and Sustainability – Kothmale

🏞️ Tourism and Attractions – Kothmale

📚 Education and Institutions – Kothmale

🏥 Healthcare and Medical Services – Kothmale

🌿 Kothmale – Valley of Heritage, Hydropower & Highland Serenity

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🌿 Where Heritage, Hills, and Hydropower Converge

Kothmale – A Sacred Valley of History and Nature

📜 History and Sacred Significance

⚡ Hydropower and Engineering Marvels

🌱 Scenic Beauty and Agriculture

🎎 Culture and Rural Life

🛣️ Transport and Accessibility

🌄 A Tranquil Haven in the Central Highlands

📞 Public Services – Kothmale

🕰️ Best Time to Visit Kothmale, Sri Lanka

How to Reach Kothmale

🌍 インタラクティブな Google マップ

🏞️ Geographical Overview – Kothmale

💼 Local Economy and Services – Kothmale

🤝 Community and Culture – Kothmale

🎉 Festivals & Culture – Kothmale

🚗 Transportation and Connectivity – Kothmale

🌿 Environmental Significance and Sustainability – Kothmale

🏞️ Tourism and Attractions – Kothmale

📚 Education and Institutions – Kothmale

🏥 Healthcare and Medical Services – Kothmale

🌿 Kothmale – Valley of Heritage, Hydropower & Highland Serenity

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