Danowita | |
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Coordinates: 7°12′10″N 80°10′33″E / 7.20278°N 80.17583°ECoordinates: 7°12′10″N 80°10′33″E / 7.20278°N 80.17583°E | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Province | Western Province, Sri Lanka |
District | Gampaha District |
Time zone | SLST (UTC+5:30) |
Postal code | 11896 |
Area code(s) | 033 |
Danowita is a small town in the western province of Sri Lanka. It is 50 kilometres (31 mi) to Colombo, 59 kilometres (37 mi) to Kandy, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) to Kurunagala. The A1 highway passes by Danowita. Bandaranaike International Airport is the nearest airport.
Buddhism is the largest religion in Danowita, which contains some Buddhist temples. Hinduism and Christianity are also represented.
The economy of Danowita is largely driven by farming. Crops include rubber, coconut, tea, paddy, papper, pineapple, and betel.
Education is free for all students who study in government schools. Schools in Danowita and the nearby area include:
Danowita is near the A1 road, and lies on bus routes to Colombo, Kandy, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, and Jaffna.
Bus routes via Danowita: