Nelson

Nelson is an estate in , , . Nelson is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Maris Stella College.

School
is a Catholic College in , , which was founded by the Marist Brothers in 1922. is situated 4 km southwest of Nelson.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kandawala and Negombo.

Village
is a suburb of the city of , .

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is a quiet town in the western coastal area of , with a tourist strip to the north on Jetwing Beach. Its key attraction is its proximity to the international airport.

Village
is a municipal ward of , . It is on the - Main road and is located a few miles from the . It has an average elevation of 7 m above sea level. is situated 6 km south of Nelson.

Nelson

Latitude
7.2429° or 7° 14′ 34″ north
Longitude
79.8678° or 79° 52′ 4″ east
Elevation
10 metres (33 feet)
Open location code
6JVX6VV9+54
Geo­Names ID
7437828
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