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Garfax

Garfax is a locality in , , . Garfax is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Castlereigh Dam and Hatton railway station.

Dam
Photo: gruffler, CC BY 2.0.
The is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the , approximately 3 km south-west of , in the of . The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists.

Railway stop
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Hatton Station is a railway station on the Main railway line in . It is situated between Rozella and railway stations. It is 173.06 kilometres along the railway line from the Colombo Fort Railway Station at an elevation of about 1,262.5 m above sea level. is situated 3 km northeast of Garfax.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dickoya and Hatton.

Town
Dikoya is a town in in the of . Dikoya forms Hatton-Dikoya Urban Council with . is situated 3 km east of Garfax.

Town
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is a major town in the of , governed by the Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council. is a major centre of the Sri Lankan tea industry. is situated 3 km northeast of Garfax.

Town
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is a town in the of . It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka. is situated 4½ km south of Garfax.

Garfax

Latitude
6.87266° or 6° 52′ 22″ north
Longitude
80.57897° or 80° 34′ 44″ east
Open location code
6MR2VHFH+3H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5253568520
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base and Castlereagh Temple.

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