Horana

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Horana
Horana is located in Sri Lanka
Horana
Coordinates: 6°43′N 80°03′E / 6.717°N 80.05°E / 6.717; 80.05
Province Western Province
Time zone Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30)
 - Summer (DST) Summer time (UTC+6)

[edit] Geography

Horana is a town in Kalutara District, in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is on the road from Panadura to Ratnapura. It is located in 42 Km away from Colombo and 18 Km away from Panadura.

Administered by an Urban Council, Horana is also the capital of a Division, with its secretariat and many government offices situated in the town. The Sri Pali campus of the University of Colombo is also located in the town.


Coordinates: 6°43′N 80°03′E / 6.717°N 80.05°E / 6.717; 80.05