Polhena
Polhena is a locality in Kelaniya Divisional Secretariat, Gampaha District, Western Province. Polhena is situated nearby to the hamlet Koholwila, as well as near the locality Nungamugoda.Places of Interest
Highlights include Asia Power Sapugaskanda Power Station and Sapugaskanda Power Station.
Asia Power Sapugaskanda Power Station
Power station
The Asia Power Sapugaskanda Power Station is a 51 MW thermal power station in Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka. Planning for the fuel oil-run power station dated back to 1994, when the Ceylon Electricity Board issued a tender for an IPP project for 50 megawatts.
Sapugaskanda Power Station
Power station
The Sapugaskanda is a 160 megawatt power station located in Sapugaskanda, adjacent to the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery, in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Sapugaskanda Power Station is situated 4 km east of Polhena.
St. Anthony’s College, Wattala
School
St. Anthony's College, Wattala is a catholic boys' school in Wattala, Sri Lanka. St. Anthony’s College, Wattala is situated 4 km northwest of Polhena.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kelaniya and Wattala.
Kelaniya
Town
Kelaniya is a suburb of Colombo in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. Located 10 km from Colombo Fort, it is known for the Buddhist temple built on the banks of the Kelani River, which divides the suburb from Colombo District.
Wattala
Town
Wattala is a large suburb in Gampaha, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated around 9 km northeast of Colombo, on the A3 highway between Colombo and Negombo. Wattala is situated 4½ km northwest of Polhena.
Mulleriyawa
Town
Mulleriyawa is a suburb located within the greater metropolitan area of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Situated approximately 7 kilometers east of Colombo’s city center, Mulleriyawa occupies a strategic position along the Avissawella-Colombo road, providing convenient access to the heart of the capital and other surrounding areas. Mulleriyawa is situated 4 km southeast of Polhena.
Polhena
- Type: Locality
- Location: Kelaniya Divisional Secretariat, Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
6.9612° or 6° 57′ 40″ northLongitude
79.9233° or 79° 55′ 24″ eastElevation
11 metres (36 feet)Open location code
6JRXXW6F+F7GeoNames ID
11986221
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