Waga

For other uses, see Waga (disambiguation).

Waga is an isolated small town in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Administrated by Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha (Divisional Council), it is part of the Padukka Divisional Secretary's Division. The town can be reached on road from Colombo via A4 (Colombo - Rathnapura) road, turning off at either Meepe near Padukka or at Kaluaggala near Hanwella. The Waga station of the Kelani Valley Railway Line is also situated in Kahahena junction of the town. The Labugama and Kalatuwawa reservoirs, which supply water to the Colombo city and the forest reserves of Labugama and Udagama are also situated nearby. Ranmudda waterfall is one of the visitors attraction in this area. By using Kelani Valley train Avissawella Line anyone can reach this town. This town has Railway station and bus station next to each other. Majority of the population are Sinhala Buddhist and Waga Kahahena Temple is one of the famous temple in this area. Some people call this area as Kahahena. Coordinates: 6°53′23″N 80°07′40″E / 6.88972°N 80.12778°E / 6.88972; 80.12778


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