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Wattala, Western

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Gampaha DistrictDistrict
WattalaCity
About 9 km north-east of Colombo, on the A3 highway between Colombo and NegomboApprox. location
Peliyagoda, Welisara, EnderamullaNearby major areas

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About the neighbourhood

  • Population: About 174,336 (2011 census, Wattala Divisional Secretariat Division)
  • About 9 km north-east of Colombo on the A3 highway
  • Neighbours Peliyagoda, Welisara, Enderamulla, Kiribathgoda and Elakanda
  • Roman Catholics are the largest religious group (45.2%), followed by Buddhists (29.9%)
  • Schools include St. Anthony's College, St. Joseph's College and Christ King College
  • Hamilton Canal runs through nearby Hendala

Wattala is a suburban town in Gampaha District, about 9 km north-east of Colombo on the A3 highway towards Negombo. Its neighbours include Peliyagoda, Welisara, Enderamulla and Kiribathgoda. The area is religiously mixed, with Catholics forming the largest community alongside Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims, and churches, temples and mosques are found throughout. Schools of many grades and numerous private dispensaries serve residents, and the Hamilton Canal passes through nearby Hendala.

Photos of Wattala

Morning sky over rooftops and coconut palms in Wattala, Wattala
Morning sky over rooftops and coconut palms in WattalaPhoto: Ralph Hashan Edward, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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

Known Landmarks

Entrance of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, near Wattala
Entrance of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, near WattalaPhoto: Vimantha Dilshan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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What is Wattala known for?

Wattala is a suburban town in Gampaha District on the A3 highway between Colombo and Negombo. It has a religiously mixed community, with Catholics the largest group, and churches, Buddhist and Hindu temples and mosques are spread across the area. It also has many schools of various grades, including St. Anthony's College and St. Joseph's College.

Is Wattala close to Colombo?

Yes. Wattala is around 9 km north-east of Colombo on the A3 highway, which links Colombo and Negombo. No rail or expressway details were confirmed in the sources used.

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