Question 1

What is Gampaha District famous for?

Accepted Answer

Gampaha District is famous for the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (Buddha's 3rd visit site), Negombo Beach and 'Little Rome' Catholic heritage, Muthurajawela Wetland (6,232 ha biodiversity hotspot), Henarathgoda Botanical Garden (first rubber trees in South Asia, 1876), Katunayake and Biyagama Export Processing Zones (59,000+ workers), and producing 70% of Sri Lanka's pineapple crop.

Question 2

What is the population of Gampaha District?

Accepted Answer

Gampaha District has a population of approximately 2,443,000 (2021 Census), making it Sri Lanka's second most populous district. The population density is 1,822 persons per square kilometre across an area of 1,387 square kilometres.

Question 3

How to get to Gampaha District from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Gampaha District is adjacent to Colombo. The E03 Colombo-Katunayake Expressway (25.8 km) connects Colombo to the airport area in 20-30 minutes. The A3 highway and railway also connect major towns. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is located in Katunayake within the district.

Question 4

What are the best places to visit in Gampaha District?

Accepted Answer

Top attractions include Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (sacred Buddhist temple), Negombo Beach (golden sands, 15-20 min from airport), Muthurajawela Wetland (6,232 ha, 194 bird species, boat safaris), Henarathgoda Botanical Garden (first rubber in Asia, 1876), Bolgoda Lake (largest freshwater lake), and Negombo Dutch Fort (colonial heritage).

Question 5

What is the literacy rate of Gampaha District?

Accepted Answer

Gampaha District has the highest literacy rate in Sri Lanka at 97.2% (2021 Census). Male literacy is 97.8% and female literacy is 96.6%. The district is home to the University of Kelaniya and the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute.

Government Data Sources