Yakgahapitiya

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Yakgahapitiya
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CountryFlag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka
Province Central Province
Time zone UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Yakgahapitiya is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Kandy, Central Province. [1] [2] Degaldoruwa temple and the Sirimalwatta Ambalama are the popular places in this village. [3]

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7°18′N80°40′E / 7.300°N 80.667°E / 7.300; 80.667


  1. "Sirimalwatta - Yakgahapitiya - Menikhinna Road, Kandy Central Province". Walk Score. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  2. "Yakgahapitiya, Sri Lanka - Facts and information on Yakgahapitiya - Sri-Lanka.Places-in-the-world.com". sri-lanka.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  3. amazinglanka. "Yakgahapitiya Sirimalwatta Ambalama | AmazingLanka.com". AmazingLanka.com | Exploring Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2024-10-01.

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