Kandy, Sri Lanka

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 7.290572, 80.633728.

Kandy is a city with 24 wards in central Sri Lanka in a very densely populated metropolitan zone. This is an old city dating back to the 14th century and served as the capital of the Sinhalese monarchy. It is situated on a plateau surrounded by hills. Modern Kandy is an industrial hub and a center of entertainment, with numerous festivals like Kandy Esala Perahera, sports events, social activities, and other elements of cultural life. The city is home to Sri Dalada Maligawa, known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Local attractions also include Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sarachchandra Open-Air Theatre, The Royal Botanic Gardens, and Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall. The city is also home to numerous educational institutions, like Dharmaraja College, Ranabima Royal College, and the University of Peradeniya.

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Kandy, Sri Lanka Lat Long Coordinates Info

The latitude of Kandy, Sri Lanka is 7.290572, and the longitude is 80.633728. Kandy, Sri Lanka is located at Sri Lanka country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 7° 17' 26.0592'' N and 80° 38' 1.4208'' E.