Kuliyapitiya

Kuliyapitiya
කුලියාපිටිය
குளியாப்பிட்டி
Kuliyapitiya is located in Sri Lanka
Kuliyapitiya
Kuliyapitiya
Coordinates: 7°28′14″N 80°2′44″E / 7.47056°N 80.04556°E / 7.47056; 80.04556
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceNorth Western Province
DistrictKurunegala District
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total6,850
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)
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Kuliyapitiya is the second largest town in Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is located 82 kilometres (51 mi) north-east of Colombo and 38 kilometres (24 mi) from Kurunegala. Kuliyapitiya is home to the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Coconut and paddy cultivation are the main economic activities in this area. The town centre includes commerce and retail enterprises.