Kandy

Kandy (Sinhala: මහනුවර), (Tamil: கண்டி) is a city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital and largest city of the Central Province in Sri Lanka.

Kandy
මහනුවර
கண்டி
Administrative Capital City
Clockwise from left top: Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Temple, Entrance of Bogambara Prison, Kandy Clock Tower, Kandy Lake, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sarachchandra Open-Air Theatre
Clockwise from left top: Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Temple, Entrance of Bogambara Prison, Kandy Clock Tower, Kandy Lake, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sarachchandra Open-Air Theatre
Nickname(s): 
Nuwara, Senkadagala
Motto(s): 
Loyal and Free
Kandy is located in Sri Lanka
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Kandy is located in South Asia
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Kandy is located in Asia
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Coordinates: 7°17′47″N 80°38′6″E
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceCentral Province
DistrictKandy District
Divisional SecretariatKandy Four Gravets and Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat
Senkadagalapura14th century
Capital of the Kingdom of Kandy1469
Founded bySenasammata Vikramabahu
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyKandy Municipal Council
 • MayorKesera Senanayake
(UNP)
Area
 • Total28.53 km2 (11.02 sq mi)
Elevation
500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total125,400
 • Density4,591/km2 (11,890/sq mi)
DemonymKandyan
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (Sri Lanka Time)
Postal code
20000
Area code081
Websitekandy.mc.gov.lk
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