Categories in Puttalam
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas stationGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopTire ShopAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleBeauty Product SupplierDigital Printing ServiceDressmakerFarmingFood ManufacturerFood Manufacturing SupplyFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFuel supplierFurniture ManufacturerGarment ExporterImport Export CompanyPharmaceutical CompanyPoultry FarmRice MillSeafood WholesalerShrimp FarmSticker ManufacturerWholesalersBag ShopClothing storesDress StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderTelephone ExchangeAssociation or OrganizationBuddhist templeCatholic ChurchChurches
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Puttalam
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 210 |
| Education | 120 |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Clothing stores | 90 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 81 |
| Electronics stores | 77 |
| Public administration | 69 |
| Other accommodation | 67 |
| Hotels and motels | 56 |
| Mosques | 54 |
| Travel and transportation | 54 |
| Religion | 48 |
Puttalam Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 15,159 |
| Male Population | 7,496 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 7,663 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +792.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +302.0% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 23.8, Female: 25) |
| Neighborhoods | Kudiruppu, Thillaiyadi, Rathmalyaya, Kottantivu, Periyavillu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.03620, 79.82830 |
| Postal Codes | 61004, 61042, 61226, 61244, 61252, More |
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Puttalam Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,699 | 2,932 | 3,771 | 3,562 | 15,159 | 15,786 | 16,921 |
| Population Density | 5,436.8 / km² | 9,382.4 / km² | 12,067.2 / km² | 11,398.4 / km² | 48,508.8 / km² | 50,515.2 / km² | 54,147.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPuttalam Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 302% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puttalam | +792.2% | +417% | +302% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Puttalam Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puttalam | 24.4 yrs | 25 yrs | 23.8 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Puttalam Population Density
Population Density: 48,509 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puttalam | 15,159 | 0.313 km² | 48,509 / 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
Puttalam Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Puttalam
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Puttalam
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Puttalam
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Puttalam
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
Puttalam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puttalam | 2,692 tn | 0.18 tn | 8,615.5 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
Puttalam CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,692 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,615.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Puttalam
Puttalam (Sinhalese: පුත්තලම; Tamil: புத்தளம்) is a large town in Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Puttalam is the administrative capital of the Puttalam District and governed by an Urban Council. Situated 130 kilometres (81 mi) ..
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