Mawathagama | |
|---|---|
  Mawathagama Mawathagama | |
| Coordinates: 7°25′28″N 80°26′23″E / 7.42444°N 80.43972°E | |
| Province | North Western Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105 km2 (41 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 75,081 |
| • Density | 618/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 |
Mawathagama is a town in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is the third most developed city in Kurunegala District. It is situated 12 km (7.5 mi) from Kurunegala and 30 km (19 mi) from Kandy. It is home to over 75,000 people. 30% of them are age 0-18. Mawathagama is one of the most economically and politically important cities in North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is an education and industrial hub for numerous people. Mawathagama Export Processing Zone is the largest industrial complex in the region