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Negombo, Western

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Gampaha DistrictDistrict
NegomboCity
38 km from Colombo via the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway, on the west coast at the mouth of the Negombo LagoonApprox. location
Katunayake, Seeduwa, Ja-ElaNearby major areas
Apartments, Houses, VillasTypical property types
6New projects

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About the neighbourhood

  • Population: About 142,136 (Negombo Divisional Secretariat Division)
  • Largest city in Gampaha District, on the west coast
  • Nearest major city to Bandaranaike International Airport, about 9 km away
  • Known as Little Rome for its large Christian majority
  • Long sandy beaches and a centuries-old fishing industry
  • Negombo Lagoon with mangroves and waterbirds, fed by the Hamilton Canal

Negombo is a major city on Sri Lanka's west coast, at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon in Gampaha District, Western Province. Also called Little Rome, it is a large commercial centre and the nearest major city to Bandaranaike International Airport, about 9 km away. It is known for its long sandy beaches, centuries-old fishing industry and a bilingual Sinhala and Tamil population with a large Christian majority.

Photos of Negombo

Traditional outrigger sailing boat on a Negombo beach, Negombo
Traditional outrigger sailing boat on a Negombo beachPhoto: Cwij66, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Fish drying on the sand at the Negombo fish market, Negombo
Fish drying on the sand at the Negombo fish marketPhoto: Luděk Chmurovský, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Fishermen and boats at the Negombo harbour shore, Negombo
Fishermen and boats at the Negombo harbour shorePhoto: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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

Developers building in the neighbourhood

Prime Lands2 projects here: J'Adore Negombo, Venezia NegomboOdiliya Homes1 project here: Platinum 10 NegomboGlobal Housing & Real Estate1 project here: Ocean Breeze Negombo - Phase 2Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd2 projects here: BayFonte Marina Villas, Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments

Known Landmarks

Fishing boats moored in the Negombo Lagoon harbour
Fishing boats moored in the Negombo Lagoon harbourPhoto: Achim Ebenau, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

What's Nearby

Frequently Asked Questions

What new homes are available in Negombo?

LankaNewHomes currently lists 6 new projects in Negombo: J'Adore Negombo, Venezia Negombo, Platinum 10 Negombo, Ocean Breeze Negombo - Phase 2, BayFonte Marina Villas and Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments. Each listing page has the floor plans, amenities and developer details.

What is Negombo known for?

Negombo is known for its long sandy beaches, its centuries-old fishing industry, the Negombo Lagoon and its many churches, which earned it the nickname Little Rome. It is also the nearest major city to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Is Negombo close to Colombo?

Negombo is about 38 km from Colombo via the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway, and about 9 km from Bandaranaike International Airport.

What types of new homes are being built in Negombo?

The projects listed in Negombo are apartments and condominiums (4 projects), houses (1 project) and villas (1 project).

Are there new apartment or condominium projects in Negombo?

Yes. New apartment and condominium projects listed in Negombo include J'Adore Negombo, Venezia Negombo, Ocean Breeze Negombo - Phase 2 and Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments.

Who is building new homes in Negombo?

The projects listed in Negombo are being built by Prime Lands, Odiliya Homes, Global Housing & Real Estate and Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd. Each developer's page shows its other projects.

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