Seeduwa
Seeduwa
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 Seeduwa
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| Coordinates: 7°7′53″N 79°52′35″E / 7.13139°N 79.87639°ECoordinates: 7°7′53″N 79°52′35″E / 7.13139°N 79.87639°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Western Province |
| District | Gampaha |
| Division | Katana |
| Government | |
| • Type | Urban Council |
| • Mayor | Dinal Perera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.8 km2 (8.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 61,228 |
| • Density | 2,808.6/km2 (7,274/sq mi) |
| Time zone | +5.30 |
| ZIP code | 11410 |
| Area code(s) | 011 |
Seeduwa (Sinhala: සීදුව [sīduva]; Tamil: சீதுவை [Cītuvai]) is a suburb of Negombo city, in Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is located on the A03 road between Colombo and Negombo.
It is approximately 21 km (13 mi) north of Colombo, and is situated south of Katunayake, north of Ja-Ela, and west of Raddoluwa and Negombo Lagoon. Seeduwa has an area of 21.8 km2 (8.4 sq mi). In 2012, Seeduwa had a population of 61,228, with the majority of people either Roman Catholics, Methodists or Buddhists.
There are four theories about the origin of the name "Seeduwa":
Duwa, meaning "island" (දූව [dūva]) is given to the village as it is surrounded by the river Dandugam Oya (Attanugalu Oya), as well as canals and paddy fields, giving Seeduwa an island-like appearance. The four theories concern the beginning portion (See-) of the name Seeduwa.
The first historical evidence of Seeduwa occurs in the era of King Bhuwanaikabahu V, when this area was given to a chief named Sinha. In 1890, a Roman Catholic church building was built in Seeduwa, for a congregation which had previously met in a small tent.
The Seeduwa Katunayake Urban Council governs the city. Its Mayor is elected every five years.
Seeduwa is surrounded by Dandugam Oya (Attanugalu Oya) on the east and south. A bridge on the river is used in the evenings for fishing.
In the 19th century, the economy of Seeduwa was based on coconut and cinnamon production, as well as carpentry. The modern economy is mostly supported by factories in the Katunayake Export Promotional Zone.
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