Teldeniya

This article is about the modern town. For the electoral district, see Teldeniya Electoral District.
Teldeniya
තෙල්දෙණිය
Town
Remains of bridge in Teldeniya, usually submerged it, it is revealed in droughts.
Teldeniya
Location in Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 7°18′34.5″N 80°45′53.8″E / 7.309583°N 80.764944°E / 7.309583; 80.764944
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceCentral Province
DistrictKandy District
Elevation
1,552 ft (473 m)
Population
 • Total
65,000
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Teldeniya(තෙල්දෙණිය) was a town in Kandy District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The town was submerged during construction of the Victoria Dam.

See also

7°18′N 80°46′E / 7.300°N 80.767°E / 7.300; 80.767


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