Carfax

Carfax is an estate in , , and has an elevation of 1,187 metres. Carfax is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Castlereigh Dam and Hatton railway station.

Dam
The is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the , approximately 3 km south-west of , in the of . The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists.

Railway stop
Hatton Station is a railway station on the Main railway line in . It is situated between Rozella and railway stations. It is 173.06 kilometres along the railway line from the Colombo Fort Railway Station at an elevation of about 1,262.5 m above sea level. is situated 3½ km northeast of Carfax.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dickoya and Hatton.

Town
Dikoya is a town in in the of . Dikoya forms Hatton-Dikoya Urban Council with . is situated 3 km east of Carfax.

Town
is a major town in the of , governed by the Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council. is a major centre of the Sri Lankan tea industry. is situated 3 km northeast of Carfax.

Town
is a town in the of . It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka. is situated 4½ km south of Carfax.

Carfax

Latitude
6.872° or 6° 52′ 19″ north
Longitude
80.5775° or 80° 34′ 39″ east
Elevation
1,187 metres (3,894 feet)
Open location code
6MR2VHCG+QX
Geo­Names ID
1249322
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