Dewate
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.031 and 80.241 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 1' 52" and E 80° 14' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - LKR
Spoken languages:
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:20 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.850 and -91.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santo Tomas
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sri Lanka in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sri Lanka. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Dewate

Dewate in Southern Province is a city in Sri Lanka about 68 mi (or 109 km) south-east of Colombo, the country's capital.

Local time in Dewate is now 06:20 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Dewate, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Koggala Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Sri Lanka is Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), South-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Galle, Ratnapura, Colombo, Katunayaka and Badulla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

30°C (87 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

30°C (85 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

COCOBAY UNAWATUNA

Address
0,3 mi
No:10/4,Roomassala Road
80600 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lanka Eco Village

Address
1,4 mi
Dewala Road, Yaddehimulla
80600 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa

Address
1,5 mi
Wella Devala Road
80600 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


VIlla Thawthisa

Address
1,4 mi
Dewala Road
Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Green Casa

Address
1,0 mi
197/8, Bandaranayake Mawatha
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Baywatch Rumassala

Address
1,0 mi
Peella Road, Buonavista
80600 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thaproban Beach House

Address
1,5 mi
Wella Devala Road
80600 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Baywatch

Address
1,5 mi
Walledewala Road
80600 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Zimmer Rest

Address
1,5 mi
Welledawala Road
12211 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gloria Grand Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Yaddehimulla Road
80600 Unawatuna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Beeralu lace making in Galle Fort,Spitzen,Dentelle

Published: August 16, 2010
Length: 01:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

A woman is making laces in a shopin Galle Fort. Today a small concentration of women still continue this craft mainly in the Magalle area of Galle.Some of the museums in Portugal, such as the...


Garbage-Collection of Galle Municipal Council - Sri Lanka

Published: July 17, 2009
Length: 07:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pradeep Ehan

Galle Municipal Council strategic plan is Wearing who collect the Garbage in the City. This become most dignity to their job. Visit http://www.galle.mc.gov.lk more details about the projects....


The Fortress - Koggala Part 1

Published: February 13, 2009
Length: 58:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chami9539hv

Home video footage of the Holiday Villas team at the Fortress in Koggala.


Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Ceylon,Galle,Bay with Closenberg Hotel

Published: January 03, 2011
Length: 47:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

A bay with somebody fishing. In the background is visible a half island. On that half island is located an ancient colonial style of mansion which now serves as a restaurant, wedding hall and...


Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Ceylon,Galle,breakfast at Closenberg Hotel

Published: January 03, 2011
Length: 52:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

This is the main room in the XXL size restaurant part of to the Closenberg Hotel. The drums in the background are beaten for an occasional wedding ceremony. The entire building is a former...


Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Ceylon,Hermit crab walking a beach beside Closenberg Hotel

Published: January 03, 2011
Length: 48:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

This funny crab shown in this movie may be somehow related to Pagurus bernhardus... which is the common marine hermit crab of Europe's Atlantic coasts. It is sometimes referred to as the common...


アキーラさん!スリランカ・世界遺産ゴール市郊外の寺1!Galle,Srilanka

Published: September 18, 2011
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

When I went to Srilanka from Bangkok in Thailand.i went to many places in Srilanka. One of the places I went is Galle. This is one of the world heriitage sit...


Galle Hotels - OneStopHotelDeals.com

Published: June 29, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: onestophoteldeals2

http://www.onestophoteldeals.com/ Compare Galle accommodation and Galle hotel deals from world's leading reservation websites with option to compare and sele...


Шри-Ланка 2014 май

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 26:22 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: tamara sanina

Красивая природа, горы, океан, водопады, храмы, животные - это все Шри-Ланка. На видео представлены такие...


Трафик в Шри-Ланке

Published: December 21, 2014
Length: 40:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Игнат Тимин

Движение на дорогах Шри-Ланки.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Galle International Stadium

Galle International Stadium (Sinhala: ගාල්ල ජාත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩාංගනය) (Tamil: காலி பன்னாட்டு அரங்கம்) is a cricket stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka, situated near the Galle fort and fringed on two sides by the Indian Ocean. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world. Before being brought up to international cricket standards, it was known as ‘The Esplanade’, and is the home ground of the Galle cricket club.

Located at 6.03144, 80.2163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Sri Lanka, Test cricket grounds in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Galle

Unawatuna

Unawatuna is a coastal village in Galle district of Sri Lanka. Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction and famous for its beautiful beach and corals.

Located at 6.01667, 80.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seaside resorts in Sri Lanka, Tourism in Sri Lanka, Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Mahinda College

Mahinda College is a Buddhist boys' school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was established on March 01, 1892 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. Today it is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education and has a reputation as one of the leading Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka.

Located at 6.04972, 80.215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1892, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Schools in Galle, Alumni of Mahinda College

St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle

The Cathedral of St. Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galle. It is a landmark in the City of Galle, Sri Lanka. The cathedral was built by the Society of Jesus at the end of the 19th century. The first bishop was the Belgian Jesuit Joseph Van Reeth. The Cathedral is central and important to the Catholics of South Sri Lanka, in the Diocese of Galle. The church is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Located at 6.03606, 80.2127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic cathedrals of Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Galle

St. Aloysius' College (Galle)

St. Aloysius' College is one of the leading boys' schools in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is located in Galle, the capital city of Southern Province in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1895 by Jesuit fathers. St. Aloysius' College is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education. The school takes the pride of producing world's one of the most renowned scientists, Late Prof. Cyril Ponnamperuma.

Located at 6.03583, 80.2122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1895, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Galle

China Garden

China Garden is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located in Southern Province. The name is believed to refer to Chinese migrant labourers who were brought to the area for agricultural work in the early 19th century by Frederick North, then the colonial Governor of Ceylon.

Located at 6.03333, 80.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Labuduwa

Labuduwa is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.

Located at 6.06667, 80.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Galle Fort

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.

Located at 6.02583, 80.2175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Sri Lanka, Portuguese forts, Buildings and structures in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Galle

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Dewate.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Dewate, Devatta