Wellawaya (; ) is a town located in Monaragala District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka.
Wellawaya is where the first armed attack occurred, on 5 April 1971, by the Marxist-Leninist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) against the Government of Ceylon, under Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
Religion in Wellawaya DS Division (2012)
Buddhists 58,180-96.87%, Islam 1,088-1.81%, Hindu 413-0.69%, Roman Catholic 189-0.31%, Other Christian 184-0.31%, Other 6-0.01%.
Total Population 60.060-100.00%
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