Digana
Digana | |
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Town | |
  Digana | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Central Province |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Digana is a town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province, between Kandy and Teldeniya on A26 road. It is known Kandy Fertilizer pioneering for its dolomite mineral, Philanthropist Alhaji Azeez Muhammedh Rauf introduced dolomite to Sri Lanka. There are several dolomite industries in Digana.
After submerging Teldeniya, Digana became the popular alternative town to all neighbourhoods. The population is around 2000 families living in a multi-ethnic community.
In March 2018, it was the site of mob attack causing communal violence against Muslim-owned homes, businesses, and at least one mosque, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency.[1]
Geography and climate
Digana is located in central highlands of Sri Lanka. It has an elevation of 510m above from sea level. Digana has a milder and temperate climate compared to the rest of country. It receives an average annual rainfall around 1594mm. It has tropical Monsoon climate according to Köppen climate classification.
See also
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References
- ^ Mashal, Mujib; Bastians, Dharisha (March 6, 2018). "Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency After Mob Attacks on Muslims". The New York Times.
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