Etymology
There are four theories about the origin of the name "Seeduwa": ''Duwa'' දූව pronounced ūvə meaning "island" is given to the village as it is surrounded by the river Dandugam Oya (Attanugalu Oya), as well as canals and paddy fields, giving Seeduwa an island-like appearance. The four theories concern the beginning portion "සී" (''See-)'' of the name Seeduwa. # The name could have derived from ''Sinha Duwa'' ("සිංහදූව") pronounced iṁhə ðūvəderived from සිංහයන් සිටි = සිංහදූව සීදුව island where lions existed) due to the belief of past presence of lions in the village. However, there is no evidence of lions existed in Sri Lanka after 37,000 BC, which makes this theory neglectable. # The name could have derived from ''Sinha Duwa'' ("සිංහදූව") pronounced iṁhə ðūvəderived from සිංහගේ දූව = සිංහදූව සීදුව Sinha's Island) because King Bhuwanaikabahu V gave this area to a chief named Sinha. # The name could have derived from ''Sivu Dupath'' ("සිවුදූපත්") pronounced ivu ðūpaθderived from දූපත් සතර = සිවුදූපත්සී දුව four islands) because there are four areas in Seeduwa (Athul Owita, Maddegoda, Vena and Maharagodalla) which are separated with small canals and paddy fields, creating the appearance of four islands. # Finally, that it could have derived from ''Siri Duwa'' ("සිරිදූව")pronounced iri ðūvəderived from සිරිමත් දූව = සිරි දූව සීදුව prosperous island) because in the past this was a prosperous area.History
The first historical evidence of Seeduwa occurs in the era of King Bhuwanekabahu V, when this area was given to a chief named Simha. As Seeduwa is a village in the coastal area, which has been governed by the Portuguese, Dutch and English during their respective periods of control of the island, thus their influence is significant. Evidence from the Dutch period includes the observation tower at Amandoluwa. In 1890, aGeography
Seeduwa is bordered from the Dandugam Oya (Aththanugalu Oya) to the South and East, while from the Negombo Lagoon to the West. It is majorly composed of land, marshes and the mangroves.කටුනායක සීදුව නගර සභාව ගොඩනඟන අපේ වැඩපිළිවෙළ, a political promotian magazine from JVP Dandugam Oya (Aththanagalu Oya), and Dickwela stream, which is a natural stream starting from the river exist as the water bodies running through the village. Marshy fields are found surrounding the canal and the river. Mangrove ecosystems are found in the estuary of Dandugam Oya (Aththanagalu Oya), and along the lining of the lagoon. Most of the water is taken from ground, as per availability of ground water.Climate
Seeduwa has a tropical monsoon climate. Temperature of Seeduwa is fairly temperate throughout the year. May and October are the months with maximum precipitation. The yearly average temperature is 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).Government
Before 1970, Seeduwa was governed by the Andiambalama Village Council. From 1970 onwards Seeduwa has been governed by the Seeduwa Katunayake Urban Council. ItsZones
Seeduwa consists of 6 zones which includes 9 wards of Katunayake Seeduwa Urban Council. * Seeduwa (/sīðuvə/) ** Seeduwa North ** Seeduwa South * Amandoluwa (/amanðoluvə/) * Bandarawaththe (/baṇḍāravaððə/) ** Bandarawaththe West ** Bandarawaththe East * Ambalammulla (/ambəlammullə/) * Mookalangamuwa (/mūkəlaṁgəmuvə/) ** Mookalangamuwa West ** Mookalangamuwa East * Liyanagemulla (/liyənəgēmullə/) ** Liyanagemulla North ** Liyanagemulla SouthEconomy
In the 19th century, the economy of Seeduwa was based on coconut and cinnamon production, as well as carpentry, in which the residents were employed in. After the economical changes happened in Sri Lanka in 1977, a noticeable change of economy happened in this area. Therefore, this area was chosen to the establishment of Investment Promotion Zone, Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB), army camps, State Distilleries Corporation (Currently DCSL) were established in this area. With the establishments of industries under Investment Board, this became a town of national importance. Ambalammulla area, which is the southernmost, is still famous for its pottery.Religions
Before the 17th century, most inhabitants of Seeduwa wasPlaces of Religious Importance
Buddhist
* Sri Sugatharama Temple - Mookalangamuwa * Suvisuddharama Temple - Liyanagemulla * Shantharamaya Temple - Mookalangamuwa * Gangaramaya Temple - Ambalammulla * Bandarawaththe Bodhiya - Badarawaththe * Mahawaththe Bodhiya - MookalangamuwaRoman Catholic
= Seeduwa Parish
= * Church of Immaculata Virgin Mary - Seeduwa * Church of St. Francis Salis - Amandoluwa * Church of St. Sebastian - Jayawardanapura * Church of St. Jude - Kurulukele * Supuwath Arana - Seeduwa= Bandarawaththe Parish
= * Church of St. Mary - Bandarawaththe= Liyanagemulla Parish
= * Shrine of St. Anthony - LiyanagemullaMethodist
* Seeduwa Methodist Church * Rajapakshapura Methodist Church * Liyanagemulla Methodist Church * Maddegoda Methodist Church * Jayawardanapura Methodist ChurchTransportation
Road Transport
Seeduwa is located on the A3 (Colombo - Negombo Road). The newly constructed E03 (Colombo Katunayake Expressway) runs through the boundaries of Seeduwa.Bus
Most of the bus routes which start from Colombo or Ja-Ela and passing or destined to Negombo run through the border of Seeduwa. Other than that some busses run from Raddolugama to Seeduwa and to Awariwaththe (Katunayake). Common Bus Routes Via Seeduwa Colombo - Point Pedro (87) Colombo - Jaffna (87) Colombo - Killinochchi (87) Colombo - Vavuniya (87) Colombo - Mannar (04) Colombo - Thalaimannar (04) Colombo - Anuradhapura (04) Colombo - Puttalam (04) Colombo - Anamaduwa (04) Colombo - Chilaw (04) Colombo - Negambo (240) Colombo - Katunayake Airport (187) Colombo - Raddolugama (188)Rail Transport
The Puttlam railway line runs through Seeduwa. Seeduwa railway station is a railway station where most of the express trains stop. Puttlam line ends its double track from Seeduwa to begin a single track. Currently double track is under construction from Seeduwa. Railway stations in Seeduwa are: * Seeduwa Railway Station * Liyanagemulla Railway StationOther Transport
Other than Bandaranayake International Airport, the main seaplane landing port in Sri Lanka has been opened on the shore of Dandugam (Aththanagalu) Oya at Seeduwa, which will be run by Sri Lankan Airlines.Education
Schools in Seeduwa are under the Negombo Educational Zone. Following is a list of several of the schools in the area. * Amandoluwa RCPV * Amandoluwa MV * Bandaranayake JSV * Davisamara MV * Seeduwa Methodist PV * Seeduwa RCPV * Sri Jothirathna V * St. Mary's PVSports
Seeduwa has the rich traditional history of producing outstanding volleyball players and even schools like Davisamara College, Seeduwa, is far ahead of most of the school that play volleyball. Some recent players are as follows: Members of Sri Lanka Junior Men's Volleyball team 2017 for 18th Asian Junior Men's (under 21) Volleyball Championships who are from Seeduwa: * Rehan Madusanka Fernando (Davisamara MV) * Mihiranga Udayakumara (Davisamara MV) * Vishmana Chankama (Davisamara MV) * Chamika Sandaruwan (Davisamara MV) Members of Asian Youth Volleyball squad for Myanmar tourney 2017 who are from Seeduwa: * Dinidu Ruchintha Lakshan Tissera (Davisamara MV) * Pasindu Sandaruwan (Davisamara MV) * Dilanka Maduranga (Davisamara MV) Cricket and Elle are also popular in Seeduwa.Notable residents
Actors
* Vijaya Kumaranathunga - actor, politician * Jeewan Kumarathunga - actor, politicianMusicians
* Henry Caldera - singer, songwriter, musician * Ivo Denis - singerMusical Bands Originated
* Seeduwa Sakura * Seeduwa BravoSee also
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Location of Seeduwa
{{Municipalities and Urban areas of Sri Lanka Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka