Categories in Moratuwa
Auto Air Conditioning ServiceAuto Electrical ServiceAuto Machine ShopAuto paintingAuto Parts StoreAuto Tune Up ServiceBattery StoreBody repairCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashElectric Motor Repair ShopGas stationGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire ShopWheel Alignment ServiceAluminum Frames SupplierAluminum SupplierAudio Visual Equipment SupplierBeauty Product SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCleaning Products SupplierClothes and Fabric ManufacturerClothing SupplierClothing WholesalerCommercial PrinterComputer hardware manufacturerConstruction Equipment SupplierCupcake ShopCurtain Supplier and MakerDigital Printing ServiceDog BreederDressmakerElectrical Equipment SupplierFarmingFitted Furniture SupplierFood ManufacturerFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerFurniture WholesalerGarment Exporter
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Moratuwa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 392 | — |
| Restaurants | 337 | — |
| Furniture stores | 239 | — |
| Electronics stores | 234 | 14 years |
| Education | 202 | 39 years |
| Travel and transportation | 191 | — |
| Beauty salons | 176 | — |
| Corporate management | 171 | — |
| Clothing stores | 163 | — |
| Manufacture of furniture | 162 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 152 | — |
| Apartments | 141 | — |
| Hardware store | 140 | — |
| Bakeries | 131 | — |
| Car repair | 124 | — |
| Other accommodation | 119 | — |
Moratuwa Facts
| Area | 16.0 km² |
| Population | 160,662 |
| Male Population | 79,010 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 81,652 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.3% |
| Median Age | 31.7 years (Male: 30.4, Female: 33.1) |
| Area Codes | 11 |
| Neighborhoods | Katubedda, Idama, Lakshapathiya North, Moratuwella North, Rawathawatta West |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.77300, 79.88160 |
| Postal Codes | 10400 |
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Moratuwa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 129,917 | 165,684 | 166,139 | 156,665 | 160,662 |
| Population Density | 8,119.8 / km² | 10,355.3 / km² | 10,383.7 / km² | 9,791.6 / km² | 10,041.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Moratuwa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moratuwa | +20.6% | -5.4% | -5.7% |
| Sri Lanka | +50.8% | +19.8% | +10.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Moratuwa Median Age
Median Age: 31.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moratuwa | 31.7 yrs | 33.1 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Moratuwa Population Density
Population Density: 10,041 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moratuwa | 160,662 | 16 km² | 10,041 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Moratuwa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Moratuwa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Moratuwa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Moratuwa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Moratuwa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Moratuwa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moratuwa | 228,991 tn | 1.43 tn | 14,311.9 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Moratuwa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 228,991 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,311.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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.
Moratuwa
Moratuwa is a large suburb of Colombo city, on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. It is situated on the Galle–Colombo (Galle road) main highway, 18 km south of Colombo city centre. Moratuwa is surrounded on three sides ..
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