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Why is Kotte the capital of Sri Jayewardenepura?

Despite the city's urban character, it contains a number of rice paddies and plantations. As Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, it was the capital of the Sinhalese kingdom of Kotte from 1415 to 1565, largely owing to the lagoons, rivers, and swamps that still encircle it and provide a natural defense.

Where is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte located?

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, city and legislative capital of Sri Lanka. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of the commercial capital of Colombo, of which it was once a suburb. An urban council governs Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte and the neighbouring town of Nugegoda.

How many MMCs are there in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?

There are 20 Members of the Municipal Council (MMCs), elected on proportional representation. There are 18 wards, but these are now merely polling divisions, without individual representation. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious urban centre.

When did Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte become a city?

As Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, it was the capital of the Sinhalese kingdom of Kotte from 1415 to 1565, largely owing to the lagoons, rivers, and swamps that still encircle it and provide a natural defense. Its partition at the beginning of the 16th century culminated in the Portuguese domination of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka).

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