Balapitiya
බලපිටිය பலபிட்டிய | |
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Town | |
  Balapitiya | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| Elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| Post code | 80550 |
| Area code | 091 |
Balapitiya is a coastal town, in south west Sri Lanka. It is located in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. It is situated 80 km (50 mi) south of Colombo, about a two-hour drive from the capital. It is the nearest town to the Maduganga River and the closest town near the Madu Wetland.[1] Balapitiya is connected by boat, train and tuktuk from nearby coasts.[1]
Religious composition in Balapitiya DS Division according to 2024 census data is Buddhists 66,727, Hindus 149, Islam 1,109, Roman Catholics 101, Other Christians 56, Others 8.[2]
References
- Briggs, Philip (2023-03-10). Sri Lanka. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-80469-150-2. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- Report on Basic Population Information by Districts and Divisional Secretariat Divisions Department of Census and Statistics, 2025