North Western Province is a province of Sri Lanka. The province consists of the districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam. Its capital is Kurunegala, which has a population of 28,571. The province is known mainly for its numerous coconut plantations. Puttalam, Kuliyapitiya, and Chilaw are the other major cities in the North Western Province. The majority of the population of Wayamba province is of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a substantial Sri Lankan Moor minority around Puttalam and Sri Lankan Tamils in Udappu and Munneswaram. Fishing, prawn farming and rubber tree plantations are other prominent industries of the region. The province has an area of 7,888 km2, and a population of 2,370,075.
Kurunegala is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century. It is at the junction of several main roads linking to other important parts of the country. It is about 94 kilometres (58 mi) from Colombo, 42 kilometres (26 mi) from Kandy and 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Matale.
Bakmeegolla is a village located in Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka, 10 km (6.2 mi) from Kurunegala, the capital city of the North Western Province.
Dambadeniya (DMBD) is a ruined ancient city situated in the North Western Province (Wayamba), Sri Lanka on the Kurunegala–Negombo main road. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the mid 13th century. Much of Dambadeniya still lies buried on a huge fortified rock. Dambadeniya is situated about 31 km from Kurunegala, the modern day capital of the North Western Province. Dambadeniya is situated about 4 km from Giriulla.
Polgahawela is a town located in north western Sri Lanka. It is most notable for being a major railway junction.
Galagedara is a village in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Galagedara is a beautiful Village in Kandy, Situated in the between two prominent cities. It is about 19 Km from Kandy and 23 Km from Kurunegala. Galagedara is situated in a Valley, and has the most scenic mountain views on the way, to Galagedara from Kandy. Galagedara has a huge rock named kobbagala, which takes almost 10 km to reach the top through a thick forest.
Paragaswewa is a rural village and a fourth-order administrative division located in Kurunegala district, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. The estimated terrain elevation is 220 metres above sea level.
Welagedara Stadium is a multi-use stadium that has hosted international and local cricket matches and other events in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. The stadium can hold at least 10,000 spectators. It has regularly hosted international tour matches, unofficial test matches and U19 one-day games.
Wayamba cricket team was a Sri Lankan first class cricket team based in Kurunegala, that represented North Western Province. It drew cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. The team competed in two provincial tournaments: the first class cricket competition known as the Inter-Provincial Tournament, and the Twenty20 competition known as the Inter-Provincial Twenty20. Also Wayamba province cricket team became joint champions with Kandurata in the 2007/08 Inter-Provincial Limited overs tournament after the finals match drawn due to rain.
Aladeniya is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Kandy District, Central Province. It is located approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) north-west of Kandy on the main road to Kurunegala.
Ankumbura is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province, in Kandy district. It is about 26 km away from Kandy. It has been bounded by Matale and Kurunegala districts. It is connected to Kandy via Pujapitiya and Ambathenna. Alawathugoda road is connected to Matale.
Galabawa is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located in Central Province, at the west border of Central Province near the border of North Western Province. Its history makes back to BC where the King Walagamba once resided here before he became the king of Sri Lanka.
Katugastota is a suburb of the city of Kandy in Kandy District, Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is located along the Kandy-Jaffna A9 highway approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) from the city center of Kandy. Katugastota is one of the three main entry points to the city of kandy. Two major Highways meet at the center of the city which makes Katugastota one of the busiest suburbs in Kandy district.
Padeniya is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within North Western Province.
Pannala is a town in Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. it is located on Kurunegala-Negombo main road,, and away from Kuliyapitiya17 km. The newly constructed bridge on "Maha Oya" connects Pannala to Divulapitiya in Western Province. It is very famous for its Racing Track. Pannala Industrial zone is located a few miles off the town which includes Keells Food Products, Brandix textiles, Nestle Lanka Pannala.
Wayamba United was a franchise cricket team that took part in Sri Lanka Premier League, representing North Western Province. Wadhawan Holdings Private Limited purchased the team for $5.02 million in 2012 for a seven-year contract.
Dankotuwa is a small town situated in Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) away from Negombo. Dankotuwa is a junction town, connecting Colombo - Negombo - Kuliyapitiya main road and Negombo - Kurunegala main road. Dankotuwa Porcelain, a porcelain tableware manufacturing company, is based in Dankotuwa. The company employs 1,500 people.
Mawathagama is a town in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is the third most developed city in Kurunegala District. It is situated 11 km (6.8 mi) from Kurunegala and 31 km (19 mi) from Kandy. It is home to over 75,000 people. 30% of them are age 0-18. Mawathagama is one of the most economically and politically important cities in North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is an education and industrial hub for numerous people. Mawathagama Export Processing Zone is the largest industrial complex in the region
Asanka Samithajeewa Navarathne is a Sri Lankan politician, former provincial councillor and Member of Parliament.
H. M. Samanpriya Herath is a Sri Lankan politician, former provincial councillor and Member of Parliament.
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