Categories in Wattala
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wattala
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 394 |
| Restaurants | 278 |
| Travel and transportation | 228 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 184 |
| Clothing stores | 171 |
| Beauty salons | 171 |
| Electronics stores | 164 |
| Corporate management | 147 |
| Education | 143 |
| Bakeries | 124 |
| Hardware store | 110 |
Wattala Facts
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population | 2,830 |
| Male Population | 1,388 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,442 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +84.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.4% |
| Median Age | 29.7 years (Male: 29, Female: 30.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Awariyawatta, Hendala South, Hekitta, Galwetiyagama, Nayakakanda |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.97790, 79.88980 |
| Postal Codes | 11300 |
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Wattala Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,535 | 2,284 | 2,518 | 2,757 | 2,830 |
| Population Density | 3,070 / km² | 4,568 / km² | 5,036 / km² | 5,514 / km² | 5,660 / km² |
Wattala Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattala | +79.6% | +20.7% | +9.5% |
| Sri Lanka | +50.8% | +19.8% | +10.4% |
Wattala Median Age
Median Age: 29.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattala | 29.7 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Wattala Population Density
Population Density: 5,660 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattala | 2,830 | 0.5 km² | 5,660 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Wattala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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.
Neighborhoods in Wattala
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wattala
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wattala
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wattala
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wattala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattala | 3,673 tn | 1.3 tn | 7,345.5 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,673 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,345.5 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.
- 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.
Wattala
Wattala is a large suburb of Colombo city, in Western Province, Sri Lanka, a little distance from Colombo city centre. This suburb is situated on A3 highway from Colombo to Negombo. Around Wattala, there are many villages and towns. from all walks o..
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