Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Legislative capital in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Sri Jayawardenepura extends across reclaimed swampland around Lake Diyawanna Oya, featuring government buildings and residential neighborhoods spanning 8 kilometers southeast of Colombo.
The city originated as a 13th-century fortress built by chieftain Nissanka Alagakkonara and served as the capital of the Kingdom of Kotte until Portuguese arrival in 1505.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, established in 1873 as Vidyodaya Pirivena, maintains its role as a center for Buddhist studies and higher education.
Transportation in Sri Jayawardenepura connects through the Nugegoda railway station and multiple bus routes that link to central Colombo and surrounding districts.
The city contains rice paddies and plantations within its urban landscape, creating a mixture of administrative structures and agricultural spaces.
Location: Colombo District
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
Website: https://kotte.mc.gov.lk
GPS coordinates: 6.88832,79.91874
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:30
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