Kandy
capital city in Central Province, Sri Lanka
Kandy (Sinhala: මහනුවර), (Tamil: கண்டி) is a city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital and largest city of the Central Province in Sri Lanka.
Kandy
මහනුවර கண்டி | |
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![]() Clockwise from left top: Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Temple, Entrance of Bogambara Prison, Kandy Clock Tower, Kandy Lake, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sarachchandra Open-Air Theatre | |
Nickname(s): Nuwara, Senkadagala | |
Motto(s): Loyal and Free | |
Coordinates: 7°17′47″N 80°38′6″E / 7.29639°N 80.63500°E | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Province | Central Province |
District | Kandy District |
Divisional Secretariat | Kandy Four Gravets and Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat |
Senkadagalapura | 14th century |
Capital of the Kingdom of Kandy | 1469 |
Founded by | Senasammata Vikramabahu |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Kandy Municipal Council |
• Mayor | Kesera Senanayake (UNP) |
Area | |
• Total | 28.53 km2 (11.02 sq mi) |
Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 125,400 |
• Density | 4,591/km2 (11,890/sq mi) |
Demonym | Kandyan |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (Sri Lanka Time) |
Postal code | 20000 |
Area code | 081 |
Website | kandy |