Gampaha District, Administrative district in Western Province, Sri Lanka
Gampaha District spans 1,387 square kilometers between the Ma Oya river in the north and Kelani River in the south, bordering the Indian Ocean.
The district emerged in September 1978 when authorities divided the northern section of Colombo District to create a separate administrative region.
The population of 2.4 million includes 90 percent Sinhalese residents, with Buddhist temples and Christian churches reflecting the religious diversity of the area.
The district contains 13 administrative divisions and 1,177 smaller units, with the town of Gampaha serving as the capital and Negombo as the main commercial center.
Negombo Beach, known as the Golden Mile, features a daily fish market where local fishermen display their fresh catches from the Indian Ocean.
Location: Western Province
Inception: September 1978
Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_gampaha/english/
GPS coordinates: 7.13333,80.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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