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Ja-Ela

Ja-Ela, Western

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Gampaha DistrictDistrict
Ja-ElaCity
About 20 km north of Colombo city centre, on the Colombo–Negombo road (A3)Approx. location
Seeduwa, Ekala, KandanaNearby major areas
Apartments, HousesTypical property types
2New projects

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About the neighbourhood

  • Population: 201,521 (Ja-Ela DS division, 2012 Census, via Wikipedia)
  • About 20 km north of Colombo city centre
  • Ja-Ela railway station on the Puttalam line, opened in 1908
  • Ja-Ela Interchange on the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway
  • Close to Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Schools include Christ King College and Mary Immaculate Convent

Ja-Ela is a town in Gampaha District, Western Province, roughly 20 km north of central Colombo along the Colombo–Negombo road. It is a busy commuter hub, served by a station on the Puttalam railway line and an interchange on the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway. Bandaranaike International Airport lies close by. The surrounding area includes well-known schools such as Christ King College, Mary Immaculate Convent and St. Maries College, and neighbours Seeduwa, Ekala,…

Ja-Ela is a town in Gampaha District, Western Province, roughly 20 km north of central Colombo along the Colombo–Negombo road. It is a busy commuter hub, served by a station on the Puttalam railway line and an interchange on the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway. Bandaranaike International Airport lies close by. The surrounding area includes well-known schools such as Christ King College, Mary Immaculate Convent and St. Maries College, and neighbours Seeduwa, Ekala, Kandana and Niwandama.

Photos of Ja-Ela

The main road through Ja-Ela town on the Colombo–Negombo road, Ja-Ela
The main road through Ja-Ela town on the Colombo–Negombo roadPhoto: Danusker, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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

Developers building in the neighbourhood

Kelsey Developments PLC1 project here: Green Park ResidenciesJohn Keells Properties1 project here: VIMAN Ja-Ela Apartments

Known Landmarks

A train at Ja-Ela railway station on the Puttalam line
A train at Ja-Ela railway station on the Puttalam linePhoto: Nimanka Mahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new homes are available in Ja-Ela?

LankaNewHomes currently lists 2 new projects in Ja-Ela: Green Park Residencies and VIMAN Ja-Ela Apartments. Each listing page has the floor plans, amenities and developer details.

What is Ja-Ela known for?

Ja-Ela is known as a commuter town on the A3 highway corridor, close to Bandaranaike International Airport. It is also home to several well-known schools, including Christ King College, Mary Immaculate Convent and St. Maries College.

Is Ja-Ela close to Colombo?

Ja-Ela lies approximately 20 km north of Colombo city centre. Ja-Ela railway station on the Puttalam line is 22.15 km from Colombo Fort station, and the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway has a Ja-Ela Interchange.

What types of new homes are being built in Ja-Ela?

The projects listed in Ja-Ela are houses (1 project) and apartments and condominiums (1 project).

Are there new apartment or condominium projects in Ja-Ela?

Yes. New apartment and condominium projects listed in Ja-Ela include VIMAN Ja-Ela Apartments.

Who is building new homes in Ja-Ela?

The projects listed in Ja-Ela are being built by Kelsey Developments PLC and John Keells Properties. Each developer's page shows its other projects.

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