Dikwella
Dikwella, also known as Dickwella and as Dikwella South, is a small coastal market town in the Matara district in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is located 22 km (14 mi) east of the city of Matara. Dikwella is noted for its long sandy beach which is protected by headlands, reefs and sand-bars, making it safer for swimming.
Dikwella | |
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Town | |
Buddha statue in Dikwella | |
Dikwella | |
| Coordinates: 5°58′00″N 80°41′00″E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 54,370 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5.30 (Summer time) |
Dikwella is the location of Sri Lanka's largest seated Buddha statue, which is 50 metres (160 ft) tall. Walls in the rooms of the building behind the statue are decorated with a 'library' of colourful pictures depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha and punishments of miscreants.
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