Maligahena
Maligahena is a locality in Maradana, Beruwala Divisional Secretariat, Western Province. Maligahena is situated nearby to the locality Maradana, as well as near Kundagoda.Places of Interest
Highlights include Barberyn Lighthouse and Kande Vihara.
Barberyn Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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 3 km southeast of Maligahena.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Beruwela and Aluthgama.
Beruwela
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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 4 km southeast of Maligahena.
Bentota
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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.
Maligahena
Latitude
6.4622° or 6° 27′ 44″ northLongitude
79.9757° or 79° 58′ 33″ eastElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
6JRXFX6G+V7GeoNames ID
1236466
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