Maho, Sri Lanka

Maho
මහව
Maho
Coordinates: 7°49′00″N 80°15′00″E / 7.81667°N 80.25000°E / 7.81667; 80.25000
CountrySri Lanka
DistrictKurunegala
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (SLST)
Sri Lanka Post
60600
Area code037

Mahawa (also known as Maho) (Sinhala: මහව) is a town in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is located in the Kurunegala District. Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Christians live in this town. The town is situated 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north-west of the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress. In addition the area contains some famous irrigation tanks such as "Mediyawa" and "Abakolawewa".