Kaikawala | |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Central Province |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Kaikawala is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. It is the birthplace of national politicians: P. B. Kaviratne, and Sanjeeva Kaviratne.
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