Gampaha
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Gampaha (Sinhala: ගම්පහ [ˈɡamːpaha]; Tamil: கம்பஹா [kambahaː]) is an urban city in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated to the north-east of the capital Colombo. It is the sixth largest urban area in Western Province, after Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara, Panadura and Avissawella.[2] Gampaha is also the second largest municipal centre in Gampaha district, after Negombo. Gampaha has a land area of 25.8 ha (64 acres) and is home to the offices of 75 government institutions.
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Gampaha
ගම්පහ | |
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Coordinates: 7°05′30″N 79°59′59″E | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
District | Gampaha District |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Mayor | Eranga Senanyake |
Population (2014[1]) | |
• Total | 62,797 |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (SLST) |
Postal code | 11000 |
Area code | 033 |
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