Fun facts about Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
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The name Dehiwala is derived from the term Diyawala, meaning an area filled with water, due to its past abundance of ponds and lakes.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 (2012), is a large municipality in Sri Lanka, covering 2,109 ha. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and is separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC.
From the “Etymology” section
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Mount Lavinia was named after Lovina Aponsuwa, a local dancer with whom British Governor Sir Thomas Maitland had a romantic affair.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 (2012), is a large municipality in Sri Lanka, covering 2,109 ha. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and is separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC.
From the “History” section
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The Bellanwila and Attidiya marshes in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia are recognized for their biodiversity and are considered an ecological protected zone.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 (2012), is a large municipality in Sri Lanka, covering 2,109 ha. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and is separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC.
From the “Geography” section
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The National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, also known as Dehiwala Zoo, was founded in 1936 and emphasizes animal conservation and welfare.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 (2012), is a large municipality in Sri Lanka, covering 2,109 ha. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and is separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC.
From the “Attractions” section
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Ratmalana Airport, located in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, was the country's first international airport until it was replaced in 1967.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 (2012), is a large municipality in Sri Lanka, covering 2,109 ha. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and is separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC.
From the “Transport” section
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