Welihena South
Welihena South is a locality in Katana Divisional Secretariat, Gampaha District, Western Province. Welihena South is situated nearby to the locality Timbirigaskotuwa, as well as near Poththode.Places of Interest
Highlights include St. Sebastian’s Church and Maris Stella College.
St. Sebastian’s Church
Church
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The St. Sebastian's Church, Negombo, also known as St. Sebastian's Church, Wellaweediya, is a Roman Catholic church in Negombo, in Sri Lanka. It is architecturally based on the Reims Cathedral in France and is built in Gothic Revival style. St. Sebastian’s Church is situated 3½ km southwest of Welihena South.
Maris Stella College
School
Maris Stella College is a Catholic College in Negombo, Sri Lanka, which was founded by the Marist Brothers in 1922. Maris Stella College is situated 3½ km southwest of Welihena South.
St. Peter’s College, Negombo
School
Photo: Roperera27, CC BY-SA 4.0.
St. Peter’s College is a Roman Catholic school in Negombo, Sri Lanka with a history of over a century. St. Peter’s College, Negombo is situated 4 km southwest of Welihena South.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Negombo and Kurana.
Negombo
Photo: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Negombo is a quiet town in the western coastal area of Sri Lanka, with a tourist strip to the north on Jetwing Beach. Its key attraction is its proximity to the international airport.
Kurana
Village
Kurana is a municipal ward of Negombo, Sri Lanka. It is on the Negombo-Colombo Main road and is located a few miles from the Bandaranaike International Airport. It has an average elevation of 7 m above sea level. Kurana is situated 5 km south of Welihena South.
Welihena South
- Type: Locality
- Location: Katana Divisional Secretariat, Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
7.2395° or 7° 14′ 22″ northLongitude
79.8654° or 79° 51′ 55″ eastElevation
18 metres (59 feet)Open location code
6JVX6VQ8+Q5GeoNames ID
11985309
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Welihena South from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Timbirigaskotuwa and Poththode.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Maha Oya and Jambugaswadiya Wewa.
Western Province: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Colombo, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, Negombo, and Beruwela.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.