Galketiya

Galketiya is a village in , , . Galketiya is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the suburb .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Siridhamma College and Mahinda College.

School
is a school in , .

School
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is a Buddhist boys' school in , . The school was established on 1 March 1892 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Galle and Unawatuna.

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is in the of . 's old town with its fortifications have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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is a beach resort town in southern 5 km south of Galle. It can be seen as its suburb, a bustling little community of guest houses, cafes, markets, crafts and bars. The main beach is swimmable year round.

Town
is a small town in . It is located within .

Galketiya

Latitude
6.0758° or 6° 4′ 33″ north
Longitude
80.2233° or 80° 13′ 24″ east
Population
1,000
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
Open location code
6MR236GF+88
Open­Street­Map ID
node 309898644
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
8303410
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