Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Things to Do in Katunayake

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Did you know? Katunayake

Katunayake is home to Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka's main aviation hub, located just 32 km north of Colombo.

The area sits at the confluence of the Kelani River and the Indian Ocean, making it a strategic coastal zone historically.

Katunayake Free Trade Zone, established in 1978, is one of South Asia's largest export processing zones and a major employment centre.

The town is the gateway for most international visitors arriving in Sri Lanka, processing over 8 million passengers annually.

Katunayake has a mix of industrial zones and fishing villages, reflecting Sri Lanka's economic transition from agriculture to manufacturing and services.

The nearby Negombo Lagoon, accessible within 15 km, is a biodiversity hotspot home to migratory birds and traditional Dutch canal systems built in the 17th century.

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