After his many conquests abroad King Gajaba returned to the country from the port of Godavaya that is within sight of Ambalantota.

Ambalantota played an important role in past Sri Lanka as the major city of the Kingdom of Ruhuna.

The great king Vijayaba, the great warrior Therapuththabhaya, Divisional king Mahanagha made Ambalantota flourish and Ridiyagama was the commercial hub in those days.

The Open University of Sri Lanka has opened a Study Centre for Ambalantota in Rajasaranagama Road, Lunama South, Ambalantota which will play an important role in improving the knowledge for Hambantota students.

The area is part of the southeastern region of Sri Lanka experiencing extensive investment in new infrastructure and services.