Digana

Digana
Digana
Town
	Digana
Country	Sri Lanka
Province	Central Province
Elevation	510 m (1,670 ft)
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Digana is a town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province, between Kandy and Teldeniya on A26 road. It is known Kandy Fertilizer pioneering for its dolomite mineral, Philanthropist Alhaji Azeez Muhammedh Rauf introduced dolomite to Sri Lanka. There are several dolomite industries in Digana.

After submerging Teldeniya, Digana became the popular alternative town to all neighbourhoods. The population is around 2000 families living in a multi-ethnic community.

In March 2018, it was the site of mob attack causing communal violence against Muslim-owned homes, businesses, and at least one mosque, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency.^[1]

History

There are several historical sites in the area around Digana, such as Bambaragala Rajamaha Viharaya, built between 3th and 2nd century BC and the Ambalama at Kengalla.

The modern history of Digana marked by the development of the Digana area and the establishment of the current city as a result of the accelerated Mahaweli Project in the 1980s

Geography and climate

Digana is located on the eastern side of the Kandyan Plateau, close to Lake Victoria. Digana's elevation is 510 meters above sea level. Since it is located in the rain shadow of the eastern part of the Kandyan Plateau, its average annual rainfall is low compared to other parts of the Kandy District. However, due to its elevation, it has mild temperatures similar to most parts of the central hills.

Thus, unlike most parts of the island, Digana has a pleasant, low-humidity climate and mild temperatures throughout the year, making it an underrated tourist destination.

Tourism

Digana is an underrated but growing tourist destination. There are several hotels around the Victoria Reservoir that targets tourism. The Digana Golf Club Resort is also a major tourist attraction.

External links

Department of Census and Statistics – Sri Lanka

References

↑ Mashal, Mujib; Bastians, Dharisha (March 6, 2018). "Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency After Mob Attacks on Muslims". The New York Times.

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[1] Mashal, Mujib; Bastians, Dharisha (March 6, 2018). "Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency After Mob Attacks on Muslims". The New York Times.

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