Polkotuwa
Polkotuwa is a locality in Marakkalahawatta, Beruwala Divisional Secretariat, Western Province. Polkotuwa is situated nearby to the locality Hena, as well as near Deenagoda.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Barberyn Lighthouse and Kande Vihara.
Barberyn Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Barberyn Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Barberyn Island. Barberyn Island a 3.25 ha island situated 0.8 km offshore from the town of Beruwala on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka, 56 km south of Colombo.The lighthouse is a 34 m high round white conical granite tower. Barberyn Lighthouse is situated 3 km southwest of Polkotuwa.
Kande Vihara
Buddhist temple
Photo: Balou46, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kande Vihara is a major Buddhist temple in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. The temple has got its name 'Kande vihara' as it is built on top of a hill located near to Aluthgama town. Kande Vihara is situated 4 km south of Polkotuwa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Beruwela and Aluthgama.
Beruwela
Photo: Imaadwhd, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Beruwala is a large town in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The town covers a total area of approximately 15 km2 and is located on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka, 60 km south of Colombo.
Aluthgama
Town
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Aluthgama is a coastal town in Kalutara District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 63.5 kilometres south of Colombo and 68 kilometres north of Galle. Aluthgama is situated 6 km south of Polkotuwa.
Bentota
Photo: Saman Villas Bentota, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bentota is a coastal town of 37,000 people in Southern Sri Lanka. Bentota is a tourist town, with a local airport and a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports and is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar.
Polkotuwa
- Type: Locality
- Location: Marakkalahawatta, Beruwala Divisional Secretariat, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
6.4825° or 6° 28′ 57″ northLongitude
79.9875° or 79° 59′ 15″ eastElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
6JRXFXMQ+22GeoNames ID
1229916
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