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Prison · Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Welikada Prison

Welikada Prison, a prison, is based in Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is run by the Department of Prisons. It is one of 3 places of detention the atlas lists in Colombo District. Walikada Prision is listed at the same site.

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Colombo District · 53 facilities on this plate

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Particulars

Particulars

Type
Prison
District
Colombo District
Region
Western Province
Country
Sri Lanka
Vicinity

Also in Colombo District

All of Colombo District

Questions

Frequently asked

Can I find out if someone is held at Welikada Prison?

Prison services in Sri Lanka generally do not publish inmate lists. Contact Welikada Prison or the Department of Prisons, who can explain what information they are able to share.

What area does Welikada Prison belong to?

Welikada Prison is in Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Colombo District has its own page in the atlas with every facility in the area.

Are there other prisons in Colombo District?

Yes. The atlas lists 2 other places of detention in Colombo District; they are linked at the bottom of this page.

What are the GPS coordinates of Welikada Prison?

Welikada Prison is at 6.9222° N, 79.8791° E. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.

What kind of facility is Welikada Prison?

Welikada Prison is a prison run by the Department of Prisons.

What are the visiting rules at Welikada Prison?

Visits usually have to be booked in advance, and visitors bring official photo identification. Rules differ from one facility to the next, so contact Welikada Prison before travelling.

Which police unit is closest to Welikada Prison?

Borella Police Station is the nearest police unit in the atlas, about 770 metres away in Borella.

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