Galapotta

Galapotta is an estate in Kuda Kowana, Mallawapitiya Divisional Secretariat, North Western Province. Galapotta is situated nearby to the village Uyandana, as well as near the locality Hindagolla.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kurunegala railway station and Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara.

Railway station

Kurunegala Railway Station is a major station, situated in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is the 5th railway station on the Northern Line and 39th overall from the Colombo Fort Railway Station, at an elevation of 122.86 metres above sea level. Kurunegala railway station is situated 3½ km west of Galapotta.

Buddhist temple

Photo: Kurun, Public domain.

Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Cave temple in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. The temple is situated in middle of the Kurunegala town and lies in the mid valley area of the Ethagala Rock. Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara is situated 4 km west of Galapotta.

Nearby places include Kurunegala and Bakmeegolla.

Kurunegala is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century.

Village

Bakmeegolla is a village located in Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka, 10 km from Kurunegala, the capital city of the North Western Province. Bakmeegolla is situated 5 km northeast of Galapotta.

Town

Mawathagama is a town in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is the third most developed city in Kurunegala District. It is situated 12 km from Kurunegala and 30 km from Kandy. Mawathagama is situated 7 km southeast of Galapotta.

Latitude

7.4841° or 7° 29′ 3″ north

Longitude

80.4058° or 80° 24′ 21″ east

Elevation

147 metres (482 feet)

Open location code

6MV2FCM4+J8

GeoNames ID

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