Dehigama | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Central Province |
| Divisional secretariat | Yatinuwara |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Dehigama is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Kandy District, Central Province.
Dehigama | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Central Province |
| Divisional secretariat | Yatinuwara |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Dehigama is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Kandy District, Central Province.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | Ref. | |
| 1881 | 308 | [1] | |
| 1891 | 361 | [1] | |
| 1901 | 432 | [2] | |
| 1911 | 521 | [2] | |
| Dehianga was grouped with Waturakumbura and Gurugama during the 1871 census. | |||
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