Minuwangoda
Minuwangoda (Sinhala: මිනුවන්ගොඩ) is a town, governed by an Urban Council, situated near Negombo, Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of Negombo and 35 kilometres (22 mi) north east of Colombo. It is an important junction town, connecting the Negombo to Kandy road (via Nittambuwa) with the A1/A6 main road from Colombo to Kurunegala. The main bus route 5 from Colombo to Kurunegala passes through the town. The town is also situated near the Bandaranaike International Airport, on the way to Negombo.
Minuwangoda මිනුවන්ගොඩ மினுவந்கொட | |
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  Minuwangoda Location in Sri Lanka | |
| Coordinates: 7°10′24″N 79°57′43″E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Western Province |
| District | Gampaha District |
| Population | |
| • Total | 178,401 |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (SLST) |
| Postal code | 11550 |
| Area code(s) | 011 |
| Website | www |
Schools
- Nalanda (Boys') Central College
- Nalanda (Girls') Central College
- President's College
- Princehood College, Minuwangoda
- St. Hugo College, Burullapitiya, Minuwangoda.
Villages in Minuwangoda
- Paththanduwana
- Yatiyana
- Aluthepola
- Dewalapola
- Boragodawaththa
- Udugampola
- Kalawana
- Nilpanagoda
- Weediyawatta
- Bulugahamulla
- Wegowwa
- Hendimahara
- Dagonna
- mademulla
- Galloluwa
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