Categories in Kelaniya
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kelaniya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 97 |
| Electronics stores | 81 |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Corporate management | 64 |
| Beauty salons | 56 |
| Bakeries | 49 |
| Car repair | 47 |
| Clothing stores | 45 |
| Hardware store | 42 |
| Business services | 36 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 35 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 32 |
| Car parts | 32 |
| Construction of buildings | 29 |
| Shopping other | 29 |
| Secondary education | 29 |
Kelaniya Facts
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population | 2,346 |
| Male Population | 1,158 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,188 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +17.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -27.9% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 33, Female: 34.9) |
| Area Codes | 11 |
| Neighborhoods | Dalugama, Sinharamulla, Himbutuwelgoda, Koholvila, Weweldoowa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.95530, 79.92200 |
| Postal Codes | 11600 |
Map of Kelaniya
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Kelaniya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,995 | 2,966 | 3,256 | 3,598 | 2,346 | 2,383 | 2,430 |
| Population Density | 2,280 / km² | 3,389.7 / km² | 3,721.1 / km² | 4,112 / km² | 2,681.1 / km² | 2,723.4 / km² | 2,777.1 / km² |
Kelaniya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 27.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelaniya | +17.6% | -20.9% | -27.9% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Kelaniya Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelaniya | 33.9 yrs | 34.9 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Kelaniya Population Density
Population Density: 2,681 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelaniya | 2,346 | 0.875 km² | 2,681 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Kelaniya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Kelaniya
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kelaniya
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kelaniya
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kelaniya
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kelaniya
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kelaniya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelaniya | 3,045 tn | 1.3 tn | 3,479.6 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,045 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,479.6 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.
Kelaniya
Kelaniya is a suburb of Colombo city in Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is known for the Buddhist temple built on the banks of the Kelani River, which runs through the suburb. It is also a religious center for veneration of the figure Vibhishana.
Kelaniya Wikipedia Page
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