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Rathgama

Coordinates: 6°5′30″N 80°8′30″E / 6.09167°N 80.14167°E / 6.09167; 80.14167
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Rathgama
Rajgama
Rathgama is located in Sri Lanka
Rathgama
Rathgama
Location in Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 6°5′30″N 80°8′30″E / 6.09167°N 80.14167°E / 6.09167; 80.14167
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceSouthern Province
DistrictGalle District
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

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

Etymology

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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.[citation needed]

Education

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See also

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