Hikkaduwa
හික්කඩුව கிக்கடுவை | |
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  Hikkaduwa | |
| Coordinates: 6°8′50″N 80°6′37″E / 6.14722°N 80.11028°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Galle District |
| Areas | Sri Lankan town Tourist area Thiranagama |
| Beaches | Hikkaduwa Beach Narigama Beach |
| Population | |
• Total | 101,342 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| Postal Code | 80240[1] |
Hikkaduwa is a coastal town in south-west of Sri Lanka. It's a world famous beach holiday destination,[2] well known for its scenic beaches [1], coral reef sanctuary, surfing and nightlife.[3]
Hikkaduwa might be the most popular surf spot on the Sri Lankan south-west coast.[4]
Located in the Galle District, Hikkaduwa is divided into three main areas (from north to south) : the Sri Lankan town, then the very lively tourist area, then the upmarket area[5][6]Thiranagama.
- ^ "Hikkaduwa Post Office – Sri Lanka Postal Codes". Mohanjith. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ Leo Land Travels
- ^ "Insider's Guide To Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka: Surf, Sharks & Epic Parties". Eats & Retreats Guide. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ The Surf Atlas
- ^ Suite Lanka
- ^ Thiranagama GN