Hambantota
Hambantota is a rural town in southeastern coastal area of Sri Lanka. It is also the capital of the Hambantota District in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The District of Hambantota, which extends from Tangalle to Tissamaharama covers a broad range of environments. From crystal clear seas and golden beaches to mysterious archeological sites, and a chance to see some of Sri Lanka's extensive wildlife. However, In spite of these geographically divers qualities, Hambantota still remains mostly secretive and secluded from the urbanized world.
There are 4 known parks within the Hambantota region..
Physical Features
This region is made up almost entirely of undulating plains. Except for the hills located on the Western, North-Western and North-Eastern margins, only isolated hills and highlands are found within the district. Approximately 90% of the area of the district is covered by plains whole hills and highlands occupy the balance 10%.
Location and Size
The Hambantota District occupies the south-eastern region of the Island. It is 1012.75 sq.miles(2622.82km2) in area. It covers about 1/25 of the total area of the Island. The district has 94 miles(151.3km)of coastline. As regard the size, the Hambanthota district occupies the 12th place among the 24 administrative district of the Island. Just over 1% of the total area of the district or 11.5sq.miles (29.8km2) is covered by major inland water bodies. The balance mainly consist of land. The District of Hambanthota extends from latitude 6.N to 6.5.N and from longitude 80.6.E to 81.7.E.
Water Resources
Water is of course a resource that is vital to the Economic development of the district as well as to the daily life of the Community. It is in the form of Surface Water and Under Ground Water. Basic Water requirements of the District and met by surface water resources Which are present in the form of rivers,streams, tanks, reservoirs, Lagoons and Bays.
Weather
The Region has a Hot Dry Weather which is characterised by bright Sun Shine. This General characteristic, which applies to a major portion of the district changes somewhat towards the highland areas of the West & North West. These section has a present wet & cool climate. The average daily temperature of the district is 80.-81.F(26.6.-27.6.c).The average duration of sunlight in the district per day is 6.8 hours. The district receives maximum sunlight during the month of march. It is 8.2 hours per day. Sunlight is least in June during which month it is 5.8 hours per day.