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About the neighbourhood
- Capital of North Western Province and Kurunegala District
- Ancient royal capital in the late 13th and early 14th centuries
- Surrounded by rock outcrops, the largest being Ethagala (Elephant Rock) at 325 m
- Kurunegala Lake, an ancient reservoir, beside the city
- Teaching Hospital Kurunegala, with over 1,700 beds
Kurunegala is the capital of North Western Province and of Kurunegala District, and was a royal capital for about 50 years from the late 13th century. It stands at a junction of several main roads, surrounded by coconut plantations, rubber estates and huge rock outcrops, the largest being Ethagala, the Elephant Rock. Kurunegala Lake, a large ancient reservoir, and the 1922 clock tower are well known, and the ancient cities…
Kurunegala is the capital of North Western Province and of Kurunegala District, and was a royal capital for about 50 years from the late 13th century. It stands at a junction of several main roads, surrounded by coconut plantations, rubber estates and huge rock outcrops, the largest being Ethagala, the Elephant Rock. Kurunegala Lake, a large ancient reservoir, and the 1922 clock tower are well known, and the ancient cities of Dambadeniya, Panduwasnuwara and Yapahuwa lie nearby.
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What new homes are available in Kurunegala?
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What is Kurunegala known for?
Kurunegala is known for the Elephant Rock (Ethagala) and the other rock outcrops around it, for Kurunegala Lake, and for being an ancient royal capital. It is also a crossroads city and the capital of the North Western Province.
Is Kurunegala close to Colombo?
Kurunegala is about 94 km from Colombo, 42 km from Kandy and 51 km from Matale. The Mirigama to Kurunegala section of the Central Expressway opened in January 2022.
Explore nearby areas
- Dambadeniya
- Yapahuwa
- Panduwasnuwara