Galkanda

Galkanda is an oil palm plantation in Pilessa Ihalagama, Mawathagama Divisional Secretariat, North Western Province. Galkanda is situated nearby to the village Pilessa, as well as near the locality Henepola.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mawathagama and Kurunegala.

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 4½ km southeast of Galkanda.

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 8 km north of Galkanda.

Latitude

7.4542° or 7° 27′ 15″ north

Longitude

80.4121° or 80° 24′ 44″ east

Elevation

225 metres (738 feet)

Open location code

6MV2FC36+MR

GeoNames ID

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