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Coconut is known as the main cultivation product. Other than coconut industry, fishing and prawn farming is done in the coastal area. Marked dry season can be seen with an average temperature from 250C to 280C. Tropical climate can be seen in this area. January to 28ºC in March. The south of the province is wetter, but the north of the province is one of the driest regions in Sri Lanka
Well known treasure house of archeology having been hold of four old kingdoms of Sri Lanka. Impressive remains of citadels, palaces, buddhist temples and monasteries provide exciting sight seeing to the visitors. Proud with beautiful sea beaches which attracts both locals as well as foreigners including the underwater corals.
Kurunegala
The capital of the Wayamba Province and the Kurunegala District. Famous for Ethagala rock or elephant rock which towers over the town. The climate is tropical monsoon. It is fairly temperate and tropical all throughout the year. During the month of April the temperature can rise up to about 35 0C. The only major change in the Kurunegala weather occurs during the monsoons from May to August and October to January, this is the time of year where heavy rains can be expected. Also known as an ancient kingdom .
Negombo
It is located at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon. Negombo has a small port and its economy is based on tourism and fishing. This area is also known for ceramic products and brassware.
Puttalam
Puttalam borders the “Kala Oya” and “Modara Gam Aru” in the north, Anuradhapura and Kurunegala districts in the east, Ma Oya in the south and the Indian Ocean in the west. It is well known for its picturesque lagoon, a paradise for shallow sea fishing activities. This is known as dry zone district and holds legends regarding the beginning of the Sri Lankan Kingdoms.
It is the tip of the Coconut triangle and the second largest Coconut producer of the country. The Kaffrinha communities live in this coastal district who were brought to the island of Ceylon by the Portuguese from African villages. Still the Kaffir people who have settled here, and their descendants of Kaffir speak Portuguese Creole and live in these areas.