The romanized form Pothuwila and also Pothuvila are also common in English-language writings of Sinhalese writers,[1][2][3] and in many webpages.

[citation needed] Archaeologists like Ellawala Medhananda Thero,[9] and historians[10] have discussed the place name while Linguists[11] recognize the change of "b" to "p" and the clear evolution of the modern name "Pothuvila" from Bodhivāla.

In addition, the town's internal economy is strengthened through animal husbandry, coastal and inland fisheries, small and medium business, tourism, and trade.

At the same time, animal husbandry and fisheries also contribute significantly to the economy, and the tourism sector is seen as one of the most important and well-developed sources.

Coconut cultivation is being carried out on a small scale in the coastal villages of Komari, Manarasena, Victor Garden, Hitayapuram, Urani and Ullai.

Pottuvil has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen: As)[13] with warm to hot temperatures and a significant amount of rainfall.