Kollupitiya
Districts of ColomboPopulated places in Western Province, Sri LankaSuburbs of ColomboWestern Province, Sri Lanka geography stubs
Kollupitiya, also known as Colpetty is a major neighbourhood of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The name Kollupitiya comes from the name of a chief from Kandy who had unsuccessfully attempted to dethrone the last king of Kandy. During the period of British and Dutch administration, a brewery had commenced in Kollupitiya which converted coconut treacle into liquor. Nowadays, the suburb is a thriving commercial area containing fashionable high-end shopping malls. Some foreign embassies are located in Kollupitiya. The Prime Minister's House (Colombo) is located in Colombo 3 just two blocks south of Maha Nuge Gardens; a prominent private laneway in Kollupitiya.
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Bagatalle Road, Colombo Bambalapitiya
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| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 6.9005555555556 ° | E 79.853333333333 ° |
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Bagatalle Road
Bagatalle Road
00300 Colombo, Bambalapitiya
Western Province, Sri Lanka
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