# Danowita

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**Danowita** is a small town in the [western province](/source/Western_Province,_Sri_Lanka) of [Sri Lanka](/source/Sri_Lanka). It is 50 kilometres (31 mi) to [Colombo](/source/Colombo), 59 kilometres (37 mi) to [Kandy](/source/Kandy), and 45 kilometres (28 mi) to [Kurunagala](/source/Kurunagala). The [A1 highway](/source/A1_highway_(Sri_Lanka)) passes by Danowita. [Bandaranaike International Airport](/source/Bandaranaike_International_Airport) is the nearest airport.[1]

## Nearby cities

- [Warakapola](/source/Warakapola) – 4 kilometres (2.5 mi)
- [Mirigama](/source/Mirigama) – 8 kilometres (5.0 mi)
- [Pasyala](/source/Pasyala) – 10 kilometres (6.2 mi)
- [Nittambuwa](/source/Nittambuwa) – 18 kilometres (11 mi)
- [Kurunagala](/source/Kurunagala) – 45 kilometres (28 mi)
- [Colombo](/source/Colombo) – 50 kilometres (31 mi)
- [Kandy](/source/Kandy) – 59 kilometres (37 mi)

## Demographics

Buddhism is the largest religion in Danowita, which contains some Buddhist temples. Hinduism and Christianity are also represented.

### Language

The common languages of Danowita, depending on social classes, social circles, and ethnic backgrounds are Sinhalese, Tamil and [English](/source/English_language).

### Religion

Notable Buddhist temples near Danowita

- Kande Viharaya
- Bothale Sri Gotabaya Rajamaha Viharaya
- Kinithulagala Aranya Senasanaya
- Waduwaththa Temple

## Economy

The economy of Danowita is largely driven by farming. Crops include [rubber](/source/Rubber), [coconut](/source/Coconut), [tea](/source/Tea), [paddy](/source/Paddy_(unmilled_rice)), [papper](/source/Papper), [pineapple](/source/Pineapple), and [betel](/source/Betel).

## Climate

Danowita has a [Tropical rainforest climate](/source/Tropical_rainforest_climate) under the [Köppen climate classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification). The climate is fairly temperate all throughout the year with a significant rainfall . Even in the driest month there is a significant amount of rain. The driest month is January and there is about 62 mm of precipitation. Most of the precipitation in Danowita area falls in October, averaging 365 mm. The precipitation varies 303 mm between the driest month and the wettest month. April is warmest month in Danowita, with an average temperature of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) and the December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging 26.1 °C (79 °F). Throughout the year, temperatures vary by 2.3 °C.

## Education

Education is free for all students who study in government schools. Schools in Danowita and the nearby area include:

### Government schools

- Danowita Maha Vidyalaya
- Godawela Maha Vidyalaya
- Keenadeniya Maha Vidyalaya
- Madabawita Kanishta Vidyalya
- Bothale Kanistha Vidyalaya
- Keenadeniya Primary College

### Private Schools

- Royal International College Warakapola
- Oxfard College Warakapola
- Majesty International School Warakapola

## Transportation

Danowita is near the A1 road, and lies on bus routes to Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Kandy, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, and Jaffna. More than 45 daily buses are operated from Danowita - Mirigama.

**Road Transport**

**A-Grade highways**

- [A1 highway](/source/A1_highway_(Sri_Lanka))(Colombo road) which connects main cities [Colombo](/source/Colombo) and [Kandy](/source/Kandy)
- [A6 highway](/source/A6_highway_(Sri_Lanka))(Kurunegala) The road is six km away and it connects with main cities [Kurunegala](/source/Kurunegala) and [Trincomalee](/source/Trincomalee)

**Expressways**

- [E04](/source/E04_expressway_(Sri_Lanka)) is under construction and it is six km away

**Central Expressway Construction**

Under the directives of MoHEH, RDA has initiated a study to find out a suitable road corridor to construct the expressway from [Kadawatha](/source/Kadawatha) to [Dambulla](/source/Dambulla) via Kurunegala under Central Expressway Project. The second stage of the construction of the Central Expressway Project (CEP Project-2) from Meerigama to Kurunegala was launched on 1 February, 2017.[2] Subsequently, the expressway will cross [Gampaha](/source/Gampaha), Meerigama, Kurunegala while ending at [Dambulla](/source/Dambulla). The project has been implemented in four stages; from [Kadawatha](/source/Kadawatha) to [Mirigama](/source/Mirigama) (37 km), Mirigama to Kurunegala (39.28 km), Pothuhera to Galagedara (32.5 km) and Kurunegala to [Dambulla](/source/Dambulla) (60.3 km).[3]

**Bus routes via Danowita**:

- Route Number 15 – Colombo to [Jaffna](/source/Jaffna)
- Route Number 15 – Colombo to [Anuradhapura](/source/Anuradhapura) and [Vavuniya](/source/Vavuniya)
- Route Number 57 – Colombo to Anuradhapura
- Route Number 49 – Colombo to Trincomalee
- Route Number 01 – Colombo to Kandy
- Route Number 48 – Colombo to [Polonnaruwa](/source/Polonnaruwa)
- Route Number 08 – Colombo to [Matale](/source/Matale)

**Rail Transport** Nearest railway station is [Mirigama](/source/Mirigama) railway station. It is six km away from Danowita. Buses are operated from Danowita to Mirigama, So it is easy to go to the station. This station is on the main rail way line. [Ambepussa](/source/Ambepussa) railway station is also seven kilometers away.

**Air Transport**: The city is about 40.5 km to the [Bandaranaike International Airport](/source/Bandaranaike_International_Airport) and 65 km to [Ratmalana Airport](/source/Ratmalana_Airport).

## References

1. ["Where is Danowita in Western, Sri Lanka Located?"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141104162409/http://www.gomapper.com/travel/where-is/danowita-located.html). *GoMapper*. Archived from [the original](http://www.gomapper.com/travel/where-is/danowita-located.html) on November 4, 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.

1. ["Central Expressway Project-2 commenced"](http://www.dailymirror.lk/123057/Central-Expressway-Project-commenced)

1. ["Central Expressway from Meerigama to Kurunegala"](https://web.archive.org/web/20191027051812/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_19B/Oct26_1572108494CH.php). Archived from [the original](http://colombopage.com/archive_19B/Oct26_1572108494CH.php) on October 27, 2019.

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