Palapathwela

Palapathwela ( Sinhala:පලපත්වෙල, Tamil:பலாபத்வெல ) is a suburb of Matale, Sri Lanka. It is located in Matale District, Central Province.The Kandy-Jafna main road (A-9 road) runs through Palapathwela. The population of the suburb, according to the 2012 census, was 1,989.

Palapathwela

පලපත්වෙල
பலாபத்வெல
suburb
Palapathwela
Coordinates: 7°31′53″N 80°37′33″E
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceCentral Province
DistrictMatale District
Government
  TypeLocal government
Elevation
363 m (1,191 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total1,989
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)
Postal Code
21070[1]
Area code(s)066

Local Government Council

Palapathwela is administrated by the Matale Divisional Secretariat.

Education

Government Schools

  • Buddhagosha Maha Vidyalaya
  • Tamil Vidyalaya

Facilities

There are Two Banks available for general financial needs

  • Bank of Ceylon
  • Cooperative Bank (A rural Bank which supports Western Union Money transfer)

See also

  • List of towns in Central Province, Sri Lanka

References

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