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Watagoda | |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Central Province |
| District | Nuwaraeliya District |
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| • Type | Pradeshiya sabha |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Watagoda is a small town in the Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Watagoda is administered by the Kotagala Pradeshiya Sabhawa.
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