Western Province, Sri Lanka · Asia
Negombo sits on the route: 15 minutes from Katunayaka.
Negombo is a city located in Western Province, Sri Lanka. With a population of 137,223, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Negombo sits in Sri Lanka. It's in the Asia/Colombo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Negombo to your route.
Negombo (Sinhala: මීගමුව, romanized: Mîgamuwa, IPA: [miːɡəmuʋə], Tamil: நீர்கொழும்பு, romanized: Nīrkoḻumpu, IPA: [n̪iːɾxoɻumbɯ]), also known as Punchi Romaya (Little Rome) and Mîpura (city of bees), is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in the WesternRead more
Province, 38 km (24 mi) from Colombo via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway and the nearest major city from the Bandaranaike International Airport (about 9 km distance).
Negombo is a major commercial centre in the country and the second largest commercial centre in Gampaha District, and is also the administrative centre of Negombo Division.It is the second largest city in Gampaha District after Gampaha. Negombo has a population of about 142,136 within its divisional secretariat division. Negombo municipal boundary is fully extended throughout its Divisional Secretariat area.
Negombo is known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual (Sinhala/Tamil) population with a large Christian majority.
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Negombo is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Asia. The coordinates are 7.2083 latitude, 79.8358 longitude.
Negombo has a population of approximately 137,223 people, making it a city in Sri Lanka.
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