Central Province
Kandy District
Ganga Ihala Korale Divisional Secretariat

Rakshawa

Rakshawa is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,029 metres. Rakshawa is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nawalapitiya and Dolosbage.

Town
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is a town in , . It is governed by an Urban Council. It is 38 km from and 112 km from Colombo, at a height of 589 m above sea level. is situated 4½ km southeast of Rakshawa.

Town
is a village in the , . The Raxawa and Kabaragala rocks are the main landmarks of this area. has many tea estates started during the colonial era. It has a cold climate due to its elevated position. is situated 4 km west of Rakshawa.

Hamlet
is a village in . It is located within . It is situated along the B132 road, which runs from to .

Rakshawa

Latitude
7.0797° or 7° 4′ 47″ north
Longitude
80.5035° or 80° 30′ 13″ east
Elevation
1,029 metres (3,376 feet)
Open location code
6MV23GH3+VC
Geo­Names ID
7435165
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