Chilaw

Chilaw (Sinhala: හලාවත, romanized: Halāvata, Tamil: சிலாபம், romanized: Cilāpam) is a city in Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is governed by an urban council, whereas the outskirts are governed by a pradeshiya sabha of the same name. The town is located 80 kilometers away from Colombo via Negombo.

Chilaw
හලාවත
சிலாபம்
City
Metropolis
Chilaw
Location in Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 7°35′N 79°48′E
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceNorth Western Province
DistrictPuttalam District
Government
  TypeUrban Council
  BodyChilaw Urban Council
  ChilawChilaw Urban Council
  MayorThushan Abeysekara (UNP)
  Deputy MayorA.W. Sadiqul Ameen (SLFP)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
  City62,515
  Urban
26,732
Time zone+5:30
Postal code
61000
Area code032
Websitechilawuc.dolgnwp.lk
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