Facts About Negombo
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The name “Negombo” is the Portuguese corrupted name of its Tamil name Neerkolombu.
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Negombo is about 2 metres above sea level.
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The average annual precipitation is about 2,400 millimetres.
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The population of Negombo is estimated at around 137,223, In 2020.
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Negombo has a large bilingual population dominated by Roman Catholics.
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Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in Western Province.
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The northern border of the Negombo is formed by the Ma Oya river which meets the Indian Ocean.
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Negombo total area is approximately 34 square kilometres.
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Negombo is the 4th largest city in this country and it is also the Negombo Division’s administrative capital centre.
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Negombo features a tropical rainforest climate under the Köppen climate classification.