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  1. Moratuwa

    Moratuwa (Sinhala: මොරටුව, Tamil: மொறட்டுவை) is a large suburb of Colombo, on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. It is situated on the Galle–Colombo (Galle road) main highway, 18 km (11 mi) south of the centre of Colombo. Moratuwa is surrounded on three sides by water, except in the north of the city, by the Indian Ocean on the west, the Lake Bolgoda on the east and the Moratu river on the south. According to the 2012 census, the suburb had a population of 168,280.Moratuwa is also the birthplace of Veera Puran Appu, a resistance fighter against British rule in Matale, the philanthropist Sir Charles Henry de Soysa and the musician Pandit W. D. Amaradeva.

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    Moratuwa is a city located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, known for its industrial and residential areas. It is situated approximately 18 kilometers south of the commercial capital, Colombo. Moratuwa is recognized for its contribution to the country's economy through various industries, including textiles, manufacturing, and engineering. The city also has a significant population engaged in service sectors such as education, health, and hospitality. Additionally, Moratuwa is renowned for its higher education institutions, talented craftsmen, and cultural heritage, making it a vibrant and diverse hub in the region.

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  1. Moratuwa

    Moratuwa is a large suburb of Colombo city, on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia. It is situated on the Galle–Colombo main highway, 18 km south of Colombo city centre. Moratuwa is surrounded on three sides by water, except in the north of the city, by the Indian Ocean on the west and the Bolgoda lake on the east. According to the 2001 census, the suburb had a population of 177,190. Moratuwa is also the proud birthplace of Veera Puran Appu a hero who rose against oppression by the British in Kandy.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of moratuwa in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of moratuwa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  • Kwe Na Chokoe
    Kwe Na Chokoe
    Moratuwa means 'loved one' and used the way 'my sweetheart' would be.
    It is to express strictly romantic love. Moratuwa is a word from the South African Bantu languages of the Sotho variety.
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