Aranayaka (Sinhala: අරණායක) is a town in the Kegalle District of Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka. Its agricultural economy revolves around local rubber, tea, banana and mahogany plantations.

Aranayaka
අරණායක
Aranayaka is located in Sri Lanka
Aranayaka
Aranayaka
Location in Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 7°8′51.5″N 80°27′16.76″E / 7.147639°N 80.4546556°E / 7.147639; 80.4546556
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceSabaragamuwa Province
DistrictKegalle District
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (SLST)
Postal code
71540
Area code035

The Mawanella-Aranayaka-Horawella Road (Highway B278) passes through the middle of the city, running parallel to the Maha Oya on the east side. Dippitiya, a town situated 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Aranayaka, has a greater population but fewer amenities. The local police station is situated in the town of Gevilipitiya, 4.3 km (2.7 mi) north of Aranayaka.

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