Elpitiya
| Elpitiya, Sri Lanka | |
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| Nickname(s): ඇල්පිටිය | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Galle District |
| Population (population_note =) | |
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| Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30) |
Elpitiya is a town, located in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
Elpitiya is easily accessible from the Southern Expressway (Sri Lanka).The city is located 3.8km away from the Kurudugahahetekma Interchange.Elpitiya is also accessible from Colombo - Galle main road and is about 16 km (9.9 mi) from Ambalangoda. Also there are 3 other access roads from the Colombo - Galle main road at Bentota, Kosgoda and Ahungalla. Elpitiya is well known for its finest production of Cinnamon and Low Grown Tea. Tea, Rubber, Cinnamon and Rice are the main products in the area. There are more than a dozen of tea factories in the area and one Rubber factory.
The town is believed to be originated as a result of Plantation industry and since gradually expanded to its current state. Now it is one of the biggest towns in the district and still see a fast expansion, mainly to the new Southern Highway.Elpitiya is one of the electorate with larger population in Galle District and also is the newly formed Police Division in addition to the Galle Police Division.
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Location of Elpitiya town in South Eastern region of Sri Lanka
Schools
- Ananda Central College
- Ananda Primary College
- Nalanda Maha Vidyalaya
- St. Theresa College
- St. Mary's College
- Ratanasiri Royal College
- Thunduwa MMV
Coordinates: 6°15′N 79°36′E / 6.25°N 79.60°E