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Moratuwa

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Moratuwa Municipal Council

Mayor
Mr. Samanlal Fernando
Member since
2003
CITYNET Cluster
Disaster Climate Change Climate Change Environment Water & Sanitation Environment Solid Waste
Website
www.moratuwamc.lk
  • Introduction

    Moratuwa envisions itself as a City of Pioneers. Its mission is to achieve sustainable urban development for an enlightened future generation, by developing environmental and physical resources improving the standards of living of the inhabitants of Moratuwa and ensuring their well being and comfort, using human resources and tax money collected.

  • City Data (2009)

    Population (persons) 177,563 (2001 census)
    Area (km2)
    Number of Households
    GDP per Capita (US$)
    Climate Average Temperature 27 °C, Average Rainfall 2500-5000 mm
    Major Languages Sinhala, Tamil, English
    Major Industries Carpentry, Fishing
  • Urban Issues and Projects

    Priority Concerns
    Main Projects and Contributions
    Technical Cooperation with Other Cities
    Cooperation Offered
    Cooperation Requested