• Source: Borella

Borella is the largest suburb in Colombo, Sri Lanka represented by divisional code 8.




Demographic



Borella is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic area. The major ethnic communities in Borella are Sinhalese and Tamils. There are also various other minorities, such as Burghers, Sri Lankan Moors and others. Religions include Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and various other religions and beliefs to a lesser extent.




History


The history of the settlement of Borella is dated from the 15th century as a village situated along a cart-track from the port of Colombo to Kotte. A Borella municipal market was built in 1910. Borella was also a terminus of the historical defunct Colombo tramway system. During the Black July riots in 1983, various properties in Borella were damaged.




Sports venues


Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium also known as P. Sara Oval and Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club.
Royal Colombo Golf Club (also known as Ridgeway Links). Founded in 1879 it is the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in Asia.




Schools


Sunrise International Preschool
Wesley College
Bandaranayake Vidyalaya
Carey College, Borella
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
C. W. W. Kannangara Vidyalaya
Susamaya Wardana Maha Vidyalaya
Rathnawali Balika Maha Vidyalaya
Colombo Overseas School
Gateway International School
Oxford Overseas School




Diplomatic missions


Consulate of the Republic of Zambia
Embassy of Turkey
Embassy of Afghanistan
Consulate of Benin




Cemetery



Colombo's main burial ground and crematorium, Kanatte Cemetery, is located in Borella. It is situated at the intersection of Narahenpita Road (Elvitigala Mawatha), Bullers Road (Bauddhaloka Mawatha), and Baseline Road (D. S. Senanayake Mawtha) at a large traffic circle. The cemetery was established in 1840 and includes a section dedicated for those who died during World War I and II.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Edith Borella
• Máxima dari Belanda
• Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
• Mahkamah Agung Federal Swiss
• Avolasca
• Daerah Pemilihan Kolombo
• Daftar penerima Salib Victoria
• Borella
• Albert Borella
• Dominique Borella
• St Luke's Church, Borella
• Mara Romero Borella
• Jean Borella
• Rocco Borella
• Carlo Borella
• Ivan Corea
• Albury