Balapitiya

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Balapitiya is a coastal town, in south west Sri Lanka. It is located in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. It is situated 80 km (50 mi) south of Colombo, about a two-hour drive from the capital. It is the nearest town to the Maduganga River and the closest town near the Madu Wetland.[1] Balapitiya is connected by boat, train and tuktuk from nearby coasts.[1]

Religious composition in Balapitiya DS Division according to 2012 census data is Buddhists 65,993-97.87%, Islam 1,136-1.68%, Roman Catholics 126-0.19%, Other Christians 94-0.14%, Hindus 77-0.11%, Others 6-0.01%.

06°16′N 80°02′E / 6.267°N 80.033°E / 6.267; 80.033

References

  1. ^ a b Briggs, Philip (2023-03-10). Sri Lanka. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-80469-150-2. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
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