Galkanda New

Galkanda New is a triangulation station in Nikapotha West, Haldummulla Divisional Secretariat, Uva and has an elevation of 824 metres. Galkanda New is situated nearby to the village Beragala, as well as near the town Diyatalawa.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Andrew’s Church, Haputale.

St. Andrew’s Church, Haputale

Church

St. Andrew's Church is an Anglican church in Haputale, Badulla District, Sri Lanka. This small Neo-gothic church is located on the A16 road. It is one of the oldest buildings in Haputale and one of the oldest European buildings in the district. St. Andrew’s Church, Haputale is situated 2½ km northeast of Galkanda New.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Haputale and Beragala.

Haputale

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Haputale is a city in Uva, in the central mountain area of Sri Lanka. It is known for its many Tea estates around, where one can walk virtually for several weeks without ever taking the same path twice.

Beragala

Village

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Beragala is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is located 183 km away from Colombo along the A4 Highway. The area is known for its natural environment, as well as for landslides. Beragala is situated 4½ km northwest of Galkanda New.

Diyatalawa

Town

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Diyatalawa is a town and former garrison settlement in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, in Badulla District of Uva Province. The town is associated with long-standing military training establishments, including the Sri Lanka Military Academy and the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School at Diyatalawa. Diyatalawa is situated 7 km north of Galkanda New.

Galkanda New

Type: Triangulation station
Location: Nikapotha West, Haldummulla Divisional Secretariat, Badulla District, Uva, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

6.748° or 6° 44′ 53″ north

Longitude

80.9509° or 80° 57′ 3″ east

Elevation

824 metres (2,703 feet)

Open location code

6MR2PXX2+69

GeoNames ID

7620984

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