Thotakadu

Thotakadu is a hamlet in , , and has about 500 residents. Thotakadu is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, . The surrounding area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in .

Church
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
The is located between the Dutch and the village of . The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in the Matara fort. It is one of the oldest Protestant churches in the country.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalpitiya.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a coastal town located in western region of . The peninsula consists of a total fourteen islands. It is developing as a tourist destination.

Thotakadu

Latitude
8.24981° or 8° 14′ 59″ north
Longitude
79.75954° or 79° 45′ 34″ east
Population
500
Elevation
6 metres (20 feet)
Open location code
6JWX6QX5+WR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3561125874
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
1226580
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