Beruwala
Beruwala (Sinhala:බේරුවල Tamil: பேருவளை) is a large town in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The town covers a total area of approximately 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) and is located on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka, 60 km (37 mi) south of Colombo.
Beruwala
බේරුවල பேருவளை | |
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Town | |
Kechchimalai Mosque, Beruwala (one of the oldest mosques in Sri Lanka) | |
Beruwala Location in Sri Lanka | |
| Coordinates: 6°28′N 79°59′E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Western Province |
| District | Kalutara District |
| Divisional Secretariat | Beruwala Division |
| Government | |
| • Urban Council | Beruwala Urban Council |
| • Headquarters | Beruwala UC |
| • Mayor of Beruwala | Mazahim Mohamed (Independent Group) Munawar Rafaideen (Deputy Mayor) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Urban | 33,053 (Urban Area) |
| • Metro | 113,364 (Beruwala Division Area) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Time) |
| Area code | 034 |
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