Polpitimukalana
Polpitimukalana is a locality in Polpitimookalana, Ja-Ela Division, Western Province. Polpitimukalana is situated near the locality Kadurugha Dewalaya, as well as near Walpola.Places of Interest
Highlights: Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka.
Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka
Church
The Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka is a Roman Catholic basilica in Tewatte, Sri Lanka. Being thus in a somewhat distant suburb of Colombo, it comes under the purview of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo and is a site of pilgrimage for Sri Lankan Catholics. Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka is situated 3 km southeast of Polpitimukalana.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kandana and Ragama.
Kandana
Town
Kandana is a suburb of Gampaha in Western Province, Sri Lanka, 19 km north of the Colombo city centre. Due to the proximity to Negombo as well as the Bandaranaike International Airport, the suburb is a popular residential area. Kandana is situated 2½ km west of Polpitimukalana.
Ragama
Town
Ragama is an outer suburb of Colombo, located in the Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is governed by the Ja-Ela Divisional Secretariat. Ragama is situated 3½ km south of Polpitimukalana.
Ja-Ela
Town
Ja-Ela is a town, located approximately 20 km north of the city centre of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Ja-Ela lies on the A3 road which overlaps with the Colombo – Katunayake Expressway at the Ja-Ela Interchange. Ja-Ela is situated 4 km northwest of Polpitimukalana.
Polpitimukalana
- Type: Locality
- Location: Polpitimookalana, Ja-Ela Division, Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.0563° or 7° 3′ 23″ north
Longitude
79.9211° or 79° 55′ 16″ east
Elevation
8 metres (26 feet)
Open location code
6JVX3W4C+GC
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Kadurugha Dewalaya and Walpola.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Kandane and Rajatpaha Viharaya.
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Worth a closer look: Colombo and Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.
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