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About Moratuwa<\/h2>

History<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Location of Moratuwa Town<\/h3>
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The city of Moratuwa is situated on the coastal plain of the west of Sri Lanka on the Indian Ocean in a picturesque strip of land. Lunawa Lagoon, a natural ecosystem located in the city center, offers a breathtaking view of the city. The total area of the Moratuwa area is 23.4 square kilometers. As of the 2011\/2012 census, the total population was 166,857 and there are 42 Grama Niladhari Divisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

History<\/h3>
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Both Moratuwa and Lakshapathiya are mentioned in the 15th century poem Kokila Sandesha, written by a Buddhist Thero of Devundara to celebrate Prince Sapumal during the reign of king Parakramabahu VI. Moratuwa is also identified as a beautiful scenario In Parewi Sandeshaya & Gira Sandeshaya on Kotte period.<\/p>\n

Lunawa, Uyana and Rawathawatte are mentioned in 16th century chronicles and church records of martyrs, the latter commemorates Revatha Thera, the chief incumbent of a temple built by king Vijayabahu I. Lakshapathiya, meaning commanding a hundred-thousand, was once the land awarded to Lak Vijaya Singu, a Commander of King Nissankamalla.<\/p>\n

Subsequent to the Wijayaba Kollaya and the division of the Kotte Kingdom, the hamlet of Korala-Wella was created as part of Raigam Korale, which again became part of Moratuwa in 1735, however losing Ratmalana and parts of Borupana to Dehiwala. The name Moratuwa is derived from “Mura Atuwa” meaning sentry turret in Sinhalese which once existed at Kaldamulla.<\/p>\n

A famous revolutionary who has fought as a leader against British rule in 1848 Revolt, \u201cWeera Purana Appu\u201d; was born in Moratuwa. His birth name was Weerahennedige Weerabala Jayasuriya Patabendi Francisco Fernando. His unbelievable courage and bravery was appreciated by British officials too.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen he faces his death penalty he faces the bullet in great bravery.\u201d – Sir Emerson Tenant –<\/p>\n

\u201cHis last words were \u2018If King had four men like me; it is easy to catch up Kandy.\u201d – Captain Henderson –<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Demographics<\/h3>
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In the city of Moratuwa, there is a distinctive way of life that has long been associated with Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, which is mutually exclusive and culturally diverse. According to the 2011 census, Moratuwa has a population of 167,160.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Ethnicity<\/th>Population<\/th>% Of Total<\/th><\/tr>
Sinhalese<\/td>168,324<\/td>95.00<\/td><\/tr>
Sri Lankan Tamils<\/td>4,433<\/td>2.50<\/td><\/tr>
Indian Tamils<\/td>375<\/td>0.21<\/td><\/tr>
Sri Lankan Moors<\/td>2,452<\/td>1.38<\/td><\/tr>
Other (including Burgher, Malay)<\/td>1,606<\/td>0.91<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>177,190<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>