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Colombo 05

Colombo, Western

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Colombo DistrictDistrict
ColomboCity
About 6 km south of Colombo Fort, covering Havelock Town, Narahenpita, Kirulapone and ThimbirigasyayaApprox. location
Bambalapitiya, Cinnamon Gardens, WellawatteNearby major areas
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5New projects

Houses and new homes for sale in Colombo 05

About the neighbourhood

  • About 6 km south of the Colombo Fort business district
  • Named after Arthur Havelock, British governor of Ceylon from 1890 to 1895
  • Schools include Isipathana College, Hindu College and Visakha Vidyalaya
  • Narahenpita hosts eight major hospitals and several government departments
  • Borders Bambalapitiya, Wellawatte, Kirulapone and Cinnamon Gardens
  • Landmarks include Havelock Park and the Edward Henry Pedris (Havelock) Grounds

Colombo 05 is a residential and institutional district in the south of Colombo, centred on Havelock Town and extending to Narahenpita, Thimbirigasyaya and Kirulapone. Named after the British governor Arthur Havelock, it is home to schools such as Isipathana College and Visakha Vidyalaya, several embassies and Havelock Park. Narahenpita is a major medical and government hub, with the Survey Department, a national blood bank and a cluster of large hospitals.

Header photo: AntanO, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Developers building in the neighbourhood

Prime Lands1 project here: Mon Vie - Colombo 05Fairway Properties1 project here: Fairway LatitudeBlue Ocean Group1 project here: Havelock SignatureGlobal Housing & Real Estate2 projects here: Edmonton Bliss Residencies, Park Road Residencies

Known Landmarks

St. Lawrence's Church in Wellawatte, immediately south of Colombo 05
St. Lawrence's Church in Wellawatte, immediately south of Colombo 05Photo: AntanO, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new homes are available in Colombo 05?

LankaNewHomes currently lists 5 new projects in Colombo 05: Mon Vie - Colombo 05, Fairway Latitude, Havelock Signature, Edmonton Bliss Residencies and Park Road Residencies. Each listing page has the floor plans, amenities and developer details.

What is Colombo 05 known for?

Colombo 05 is known for Havelock Town and its well-regarded schools, for Narahenpita's concentration of hospitals and government offices, and for green spaces such as Havelock Park. It is a mostly residential part of the city with several embassies.

Is Colombo 05 close to Colombo?

Colombo 05 is part of the city of Colombo itself. Havelock Town lies about 6 km south of the Fort business district, and the district borders Bambalapitiya, Wellawatte, Cinnamon Gardens and Borella.

What types of new homes are being built in Colombo 05?

The projects listed in Colombo 05 are apartments and condominiums (5 projects).

Are there new apartment or condominium projects in Colombo 05?

Yes. New apartment and condominium projects listed in Colombo 05 include Mon Vie - Colombo 05, Fairway Latitude, Havelock Signature, Edmonton Bliss Residencies and Park Road Residencies.

Who is building new homes in Colombo 05?

The projects listed in Colombo 05 are being built by Prime Lands, Fairway Properties, Blue Ocean Group and Global Housing & Real Estate. Each developer's page shows its other projects.

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