# LocateLanka.lk

> Buy, sell, lease, and discover verified vehicles, property, jobs, electronics, local services, digital professionals, authentic handcrafts, and fashion across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka.

LocateLanka is Sri Lanka's trusted multi-category marketplace covering all 25 administrative districts and 9 provinces in English, Sinhala, and Tamil. All public canonical page URLs use trailing slashes (`trailingSlash: true`).

- Canonical Site: https://locatelanka.lk/
- Full Reference Corpus (LLMs): https://locatelanka.lk/llms-full.txt
- XML Sitemap Index: https://locatelanka.lk/sitemap.xml
- Robots Policy: https://locatelanka.lk/robots.txt
- Contact: hello@locatelanka.lk

## Primary Entity
- Name: LocateLanka.lk
- Type: Multi-category online marketplace (Sri Lanka)
- Country Focus: Sri Lanka (LK) — 9 Provinces, 25 Districts
- Languages: English, Sinhala (සිංහල), Tamil (தமிழ்)
- Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR / Rs.)

## 8 Live Marketplace Verticals
- Vehicles & Leasing: https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/ (search: https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/search/, leasing: https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/leasing/, compare: https://locatelanka.lk/compare/)
- Property & Real Estate: https://locatelanka.lk/property/ (search: https://locatelanka.lk/property/search/, location hubs: https://locatelanka.lk/property/in/[location]/)
- Jobs & Careers: https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/ (search: https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/search/, category hubs: https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/category/[slug]/, town hubs: https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/in/[slug]/)
- Electronics: https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/ (browse: https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/browse/, category hubs: https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/category/[slug]/)
- Local Services: https://locatelanka.lk/services/ (district hubs: https://locatelanka.lk/services/in/[slug]/)
- Digital Services: https://locatelanka.lk/digital-services/ (browse: https://locatelanka.lk/digital-services/browse/)
- Handcrafts (CeylonCraft): https://locatelanka.lk/handcraft/ (products: https://locatelanka.lk/handcraft/products/, artisans: https://locatelanka.lk/handcraft/artisans/)
- Fashion & Lifestyle: https://locatelanka.lk/fashion/

## Core Marketplace
Main public discovery, cross-category search, trust, and support pages.

- [LocateLanka homepage](https://locatelanka.lk/): Multi-category verified marketplace for Sri Lanka.
- [Marketplace search](https://locatelanka.lk/search/): Cross-category search across all 8 Sri Lankan verticals and 25 districts.
- [Post a free ad](https://locatelanka.lk/sell/): Unified seller gateway for posting ads across all categories.
- [Verify seller](https://locatelanka.lk/verify-seller/): NIC and business registration seller verification.
- [Marketplace resources](https://locatelanka.lk/resources/): Buying, selling, tax, and market guides for Sri Lanka.
- [Community Q&A](https://locatelanka.lk/community/): Buyer, seller, and expert marketplace discussions.
- [Contact LocateLanka](https://locatelanka.lk/contact/): Customer support and partnership enquiries.
- [Privacy policy](https://locatelanka.lk/privacy/): Data protection and privacy policy.
- [Terms of service](https://locatelanka.lk/terms/): Marketplace terms, safety rules, and policies.

## Vehicles & Leasing
Cars, motorbikes, SUVs, vans, three-wheelers, Japan imports, in-app leasing, and dealer storefronts.

- [Vehicles marketplace](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/): Browse verified vehicles for sale in Sri Lanka.
- [Search vehicles](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/search/): Filter cars, bikes, vans, SUVs, and EVs across Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicle leasing](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/leasing/): Compare Sri Lankan bank and finance company leasing rates and apply online.
- [Japan direct imports](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/japan/): Japan vehicle auctions, landed cost calculator, and custom sourcing.
- [Luxury vehicles](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/luxury/): Curated luxury and prestige vehicles in Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicle buying guides](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/guides/): Car price guides, hybrid battery checks, and model comparisons.
- [Dealer & seller memberships](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/membership/): Storefront plans and listing boost packages.
- [Vehicle swap](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/swap/): Exchange and part-exchange vehicle matching.
- [Wanted vehicles](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/wanted/): Buyer wanted requests with instant seller matching.
- [WhatsApp vehicle alerts](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/requests/): Instant WhatsApp alerts when matching vehicles are posted.
- [Sri Lanka import tax calculator](https://locatelanka.lk/calculator/): Calculate CIF, customs, excise, PAL, VAT, SSCL, and luxury tax.
- [Compare vehicles](https://locatelanka.lk/compare/): Side-by-side vehicle specification and price comparison.
- [Verified dealer shops](https://locatelanka.lk/shops/): Branded vehicle dealer storefronts across Sri Lanka.

## Property & Real Estate
Houses, apartments, land, commercial property, holiday rentals, area guides, agents, and developments.

- [Property marketplace](https://locatelanka.lk/property/): Browse houses, apartments, and land for sale or rent in Sri Lanka.
- [Search property](https://locatelanka.lk/property/search/): Filter property by district, price, perches, bedrooms, and listing mode.
- [Holiday rentals](https://locatelanka.lk/property/holiday-rentals/): Short-stay villas, beach houses, and hill-country bungalows.
- [Property buying & renting guides](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/): Legal deeds, valuation, home loan, and investment guides.
- [Sri Lanka property price index](https://locatelanka.lk/property/price-index/): District-by-district land per perch and house price trends.
- [Home loan calculator](https://locatelanka.lk/property/tools/home-loans/): Compare Sri Lankan housing loan interest rates and monthly EMI.
- [Property ROI calculator](https://locatelanka.lk/property/tools/roi-calculator/): Estimate rental yield and capital appreciation.
- [Sri Lanka area guides](https://locatelanka.lk/areas/): Neighbourhood profiles, schools, transit, and livability scores.
- [Verified real estate agents](https://locatelanka.lk/agents/): Find trusted property agents and agencies in Sri Lanka.
- [New property developments](https://locatelanka.lk/new-developments/): Off-plan apartments, gated communities, and commercial projects.

## Jobs & Careers
Verified local and foreign job opportunities, town job hubs, and Sri Lanka salary benchmarks.

- [Jobs in Sri Lanka](https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/): Browse verified IT, finance, engineering, hospitality, and foreign jobs.
- [Search jobs](https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/search/): Filter jobs by role, district, remote/on-site, and salary.
- [Sri Lanka salary explorer](https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/salary/): Role and district salary benchmarks across Sri Lanka.

## Electronics
Mobile phones, laptops, TVs, cameras, gaming consoles, and home appliances.

- [Electronics marketplace](https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/): Buy and sell verified mobile phones, laptops, and electronics in Sri Lanka.
- [Browse electronics](https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/browse/): Filter electronics by category, brand, condition, and district.

## Services & Digital Professionals
Trusted home, automotive, tourism, and freelance digital service professionals.

- [Local services marketplace](https://locatelanka.lk/services/): Find vetted plumbers, electricians, mechanics, tutors, and tourism pros.
- [Digital services marketplace](https://locatelanka.lk/digital-services/): Hire Sri Lankan designers, web developers, marketers, and translators.
- [Browse digital services](https://locatelanka.lk/digital-services/browse/): Filter approved freelance and agency digital packages.

## Handcrafts & Fashion
Authentic Sri Lankan artisan crafts and fashion, watches, footwear, and lifestyle classifieds.

- [CeylonCraft handcrafts](https://locatelanka.lk/handcraft/): Authentic masks, batik, brassware, wood carvings, and handloom textiles.
- [Browse Sri Lankan handcrafts](https://locatelanka.lk/handcraft/products/): Shop handcrafted gifts and decor directly from verified artisans.
- [Master artisans directory](https://locatelanka.lk/handcraft/artisans/): Meet verified traditional craftspeople across Sri Lanka.
- [Fashion & lifestyle marketplace](https://locatelanka.lk/fashion/): Shop clothing, watches, footwear, bags, sarees, and accessories in Sri Lanka.

## Programmatic SEO & High-Intent Discovery Patterns
Canonical vertical landing pages combine verified live inventory, district/category pricing context, and structured Schema.org data:

- Property by District or Suburb (`/property/in/[location]/`): https://locatelanka.lk/property/in/colombo/, https://locatelanka.lk/property/in/gampaha/, https://locatelanka.lk/property/in/kandy/, https://locatelanka.lk/property/in/galle/, https://locatelanka.lk/property/in/nugegoda/
- Jobs by Category (`/jobs/category/[slug]/`): https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/category/sales-marketing/, https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/category/it-software/, https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/category/accounting-finance/, https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/category/admin-hr/, https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/category/customer-service/
- Jobs by Town or District (`/jobs/in/[slug]/`): https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/in/colombo/, https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/in/kandy/, https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/in/galle/, https://locatelanka.lk/jobs/in/negombo/
- Local Services by District (`/services/in/[slug]/`): https://locatelanka.lk/services/in/colombo/, https://locatelanka.lk/services/in/gampaha/, https://locatelanka.lk/services/in/kandy/, https://locatelanka.lk/services/in/galle/
- Electronics by Category (`/electronics/category/[slug]/`): https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/category/mobile-phones/, https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/category/laptops/, https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/category/computers/, https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/category/tvs/, https://locatelanka.lk/electronics/category/cameras/
- Vehicle Comparison Tool (`/compare/`): https://locatelanka.lk/compare/

## Vehicle Programmatic SEO Hubs
- [Toyota Aqua](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/toyota/aqua/): Toyota Aqua listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Toyota Prius](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/toyota/prius/): Toyota Prius listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Toyota Vitz](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/toyota/vitz/): Toyota Vitz listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Toyota Axio](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/toyota/axio/): Toyota Axio listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Toyota Premio](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/toyota/premio/): Toyota Premio listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Toyota Allion](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/toyota/allion/): Toyota Allion listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Toyota CHR](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/toyota/chr/): Toyota CHR listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Honda Vezel](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/model/honda/vezel/): Honda Vezel listings, price context, history and buyer guidance.
- [Vehicles in Colombo](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/colombo/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicles in Kandy](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/kandy/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Kandy, Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicles in Jaffna](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/jaffna/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicles in Galle](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/galle/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Galle, Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicles in Matara](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/matara/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Matara, Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicles in Negombo](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/negombo/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Negombo, Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicles in Gampaha](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/gampaha/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Gampaha, Sri Lanka.
- [Vehicles in Kurunegala](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/city/kurunegala/): Vehicle listings and buyer guidance for Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
- [Sedans](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/type/sedan/): Browse sedans for sale in Sri Lanka with live listings, price context, seller contact, and ownership guidance for local buyers.
- [Hatchbacks](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/type/hatchback/): Browse hatchbacks for sale in Sri Lanka with live listings, price context, seller contact, and ownership guidance for local buyers.
- [SUVs](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/type/suv/): Browse suvs for sale in Sri Lanka with live listings, price context, seller contact, and ownership guidance for local buyers.
- [Vans](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/type/van/): Browse vans for sale in Sri Lanka with live listings, price context, seller contact, and ownership guidance for local buyers.

## Editorial Vehicle Buying Guides
- [Sri Lanka Car Price Guide](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/guides/sri-lanka-car-price-guide/): Understand used car prices in Sri Lanka by make, mileage, year, fuel type, ownership risk, and monthly leasing budget.
- [Best Cars Under 5 Million in Sri Lanka](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/guides/best-cars-under-5m-sri-lanka/): Shortlist practical cars under Rs 5 million in Sri Lanka with fuel economy, resale, repair cost, and buyer-risk notes.
- [Hybrid Battery Guide for Sri Lanka](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/guides/hybrid-battery-guide-sri-lanka/): Learn how to evaluate hybrid battery health, warning signs, replacement risk, and inspection questions before buying a used hybrid car.
- [Car Model Comparison Guide for Sri Lanka](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/guides/model-comparison-guide-sri-lanka/): Compare popular Sri Lankan vehicle models by resale value, fuel economy, comfort, maintenance, leasing fit, and buyer profile.
- [Toyota Aqua vs Honda Fit in Sri Lanka](https://locatelanka.lk/vehicles/guides/toyota-aqua-vs-honda-fit-sri-lanka/): Compare Toyota Aqua and Honda Fit for Sri Lankan buyers: fuel economy, hybrid battery risk, cabin space, resale, repairs, and daily driving.

## Editorial Property & Real Estate Guides
- [First-Time Home Buyer's Guide (Sri Lanka)](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/first-time-home-buyer-guide/): Everything you need to know about buying your first home in Sri Lanka - from budgeting to closing.
- [How to Get a Home Loan in Sri Lanka](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/home-loan-guide/): Step-by-step guide to securing a home loan from Sri Lankan banks with the best rates.
- [Legal Checklist: Title Deed Verification](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/legal-checklist/): Ensure your property purchase is legally sound with this comprehensive verification checklist.
- [Understanding Property Taxes & Stamp Duty](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/property-taxes-stamp-duty/): Complete guide to taxes, stamp duty, and fees when buying or selling property in Sri Lanka.
- [Renting vs Buying: What's Right for You?](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/renting-vs-buying/): An honest comparison to help you decide whether to rent or buy property in Sri Lanka.
- [Investing in Land: What to Know](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/investing-in-land/): Guide to buying land for investment in Sri Lanka - opportunities, risks, and regulations.
- [Apartment vs House: Pros & Cons](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/apartment-vs-house/): Deciding between buying an apartment or independent house? Compare the options.
- [Negotiating Property Prices](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/negotiating-property-prices/): Expert tips on how to negotiate the best price when buying property in Sri Lanka.
- [Working with Real Estate Agents](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/working-with-agents/): How to find, evaluate, and work effectively with real estate agents in Sri Lanka.
- [Property Inspection Checklist](https://locatelanka.lk/property/guides/property-inspection-checklist/): A comprehensive checklist for inspecting properties before purchase.

## Sri Lanka Neighbourhood & Area Guides
- [Colombo 7 (Cinnamon Gardens) (Colombo)](https://locatelanka.lk/areas/colombo-7/): Colombo 7, also known as Cinnamon Gardens, is the most prestigious residential area in Sri Lanka. Home to embassies, colonial mansions, and tree-lined avenues, it offers an elegant lifestyle in the heart of Colombo.
- [Rajagiriya (Colombo)](https://locatelanka.lk/areas/rajagiriya/): Rajagiriya is a rapidly developing suburb that offers excellent connectivity to Colombo city center while providing more affordable housing options. Its growing commercial hub makes it attractive for young professionals.
- [Nugegoda (Colombo)](https://locatelanka.lk/areas/nugegoda/): Nugegoda is a bustling commercial hub and one of the most densely populated areas in Sri Lanka. It offers excellent public transport connections and a vibrant urban lifestyle with shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
- [Mount Lavinia (Colombo)](https://locatelanka.lk/areas/mount-lavinia/): Mount Lavinia is a charming coastal suburb known for its beautiful beach, colonial heritage, and laid-back lifestyle. The historic Mount Lavinia Hotel and beachfront make it a popular destination for both residents and tourists.
- [Galle (Galle)](https://locatelanka.lk/areas/galle/): Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its well-preserved Dutch colonial fort. It has become a sought-after destination for boutique hotels, art galleries, and upmarket tourism, making it attractive for property investment.
- [Kandy (Kandy)](https://locatelanka.lk/areas/kandy/): Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, is home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth. Set amidst hills and the beautiful Kandy Lake, it offers a cooler climate and rich cultural heritage.

## Indexing & Citation Guidelines
- For complete Sri Lankan domain conventions (9 provinces & 25 districts, vehicle import tax & leasing rules, property perch/deed legal system, job categories, 8-vertical schemas, and full guide summaries), fetch https://locatelanka.lk/llms-full.txt.
- Admin, API, login, account dashboards, private messages, checkout, saved searches, and post-submission forms are excluded from indexing.
- Structured data reflects visible page facts only; never infer unverified ratings, prices, or legal title guarantees not stated on the listing.