Devalegama Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 1,076 |
| Male Population | 517 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 559 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +16.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -37.7% |
| Median Age | 34.8 years (Male: 34.1, Female: 35.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.28010, 80.31860 |
| Postal Codes | 71050 |
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Devalegama Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 921 | 1,412 | 1,728 | 1,936 | 1,076 | 995 | 930 |
| Population Density | 736.8 / km² | 1,129.6 / km² | 1,382.4 / km² | 1,548.8 / km² | 860.8 / km² | 796 / km² | 744 / km² |
Devalegama Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 37.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devalegama | +16.8% | -23.8% | -37.7% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Devalegama Median Age
Median Age: 34.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devalegama | 34.8 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.1 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Devalegama Population Density
Population Density: 861 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devalegama | 1,076 | 1.25 km² | 861 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Devalegama Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Devalegama CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devalegama | 1,130 tn | 1.05 tn | 903.8 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,130 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 903.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Devalegama
Devalegama is a small town in Sri Lanka located on the A19 highway running from Kegalla to Polgahawela. The phrase 'Devalegama' means 'The village of the shrine'. The townspeople believe that this name originates from the fact that there is an ancie..
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