Dematagoda

Dematagoda is a suburb in , , . Dematagoda is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include R. Premadasa Stadium and Sugathadasa Stadium.

Stadium
Photo: Catalyst.saitm, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium on Khettarama Road, in the suburb of , Sri Lanka. The stadium was, before June 1994, known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium and is today one of the main venues where the cricket team play, having hosted more than 150 one-day international matches.

Stadium
Photo: Vishmika dilshan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a multi-purpose stadium in , . It is currently used for football, rugby union, and athletics. The stadium holds 25,000 people and has an on-site hotel.

Museum
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
The , also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is a museum in and the largest in . Founded in 1877 and maintained by the Department of National Museums, it holds collections of significant importance to Sri Lanka, such as the regalia of the Kandyan monarchs, as well as many other exhibits relating the country's cultural and natural heritage.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Colombo and Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.

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is the largest city and commercial capital of , and still perceived by many as the capital though the suburb of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is now the official capital.

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is the capital city of Sri Lanka. In practice, it is a suburb of Colombo, which completely surrounds it. Over 100,000 people live in Kotte itself.

Town
is a suburb of in the , . Located 10 km from Colombo Fort, it is known for the built on the banks of the , which divides the suburb from Colombo District. is situated 4½ km northeast of Dematagoda.

Dematagoda

Latitude
6.9327° or 6° 55′ 58″ north
Longitude
79.8804° or 79° 52′ 49″ east
Population
15,000
Elevation
6 metres (20 feet)
Open location code
6JRXWVMJ+34
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3666831438
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
11985130
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