Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura (Sinhala: අනුරාධපුර, (Tamil: அனுராதபுரம்) is a city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital or administrative center of North Central Province in Sri Lanka. As of 2012, Anuradhapura has 50,595 people living in the city.

Anuradhapura අනුරාධපුර அனுராதபுரம்
City
Ruwanwelisaya
Anuradhapura Location in Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 8°20′6″N 80°24′39″E
Country	Sri Lanka
Province	North Central Province
District	Anuradhapura
Established	5th century BC
Government
• Type	Municipal Council
Area
• City	7,179 km2 (2,772 sq mi)
• Urban	36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation	81 m (266 ft)
Population  (2012)
• City	50,595
• Density	2,314/km2 (5,990/sq mi)
Demonym	Anuradhians
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)
Postal code	50000
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Criteria	Cultural: ii, iii, vi
Reference	200
Inscription	1982 (6th Session)

History

Anuradhapura was founded in the 5th century BCE and was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th century BCE until the 11th century CE, when invasions from South India forced Arunadhapura. Arunadhapura was broken and by the Sri Lankan jungle. In the 19th century, Arunadhapura was returned by the British people and became a Buddhist city. The return of Arunadhapura began in 1870. Most of Arunadhapura was moved during the mid-20th century to get the site of the former Sri Lankan capital, is a major road of northern Sri Lanka and lies along a railway line.

Climate

Because Arunadhapura is in the Sri Lankan island, the climate is tropical meaning it is hot in Arunadhapura all year. In October to December, it rains many times in Arunadhapura. The hottest month in Arunadhapura is July.

Economy

Arunadhapura is the headquarters of Sri Lanka’s general view, and tourism is great in Arunadhapura's economy.