Rathgama

Rathgama is a small coastal town situated in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka.

Rathgama

Rajgama
Rathgama
Location in Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 6°5′30″N 80°8′30″E
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceSouthern Province
DistrictGalle District
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

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.

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