Galmangoda
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.283 and 80.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 16' 59" and E 80° 1' 59"
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: 04:19 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 6:17 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Discover Galmangoda

Galmangoda in Southern Province is a city in Sri Lanka about 47 mi (or 75 km) south of Colombo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Galmangoda is now 04:19 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Galmangoda, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Koggala Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 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 22 mi (or 36 km), South-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Galle, Ratnapura, Colombo, Katunayaka and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

30°C (86 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive

Address
1,8 mi
Ahungalla Beach
80500 Ahungalla
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Calamansi Cove Villas by Jetwing

Address
2,3 mi
Wijerama Road
Ahungalla
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


R Degrees - Ambalangoda

Address
3,0 mi
457 Galle Main Road
80300 Ambalangoda
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Saffron & Blue

Address
3,3 mi
Saffron & Blue by Jetwing
Kosgoda
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Michelle Boutique Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
432, Galle Road
Balapitiya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Kadolana Eco Village

Address
1,5 mi
Beratuduwa Road
Balapitiya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 06:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Maduganga Villa Amazing Island Resort

Address
1,5 mi
Samagi Mawatha Mahaladuwa
Balapitiya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Villa Ranmenika

Address
1,8 mi
Galle Road
Ahungalla
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


White Villa Resort Aungalla

Address
2,1 mi
50/22 Thotawatta Road
80562 Ahungalla
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Juce Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
No. 509 Galle Road
80300 Ambalangoda
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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HelmetCam - Hero Honda Hunk

Published: February 08, 2012
Length: 42:59 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Sameera Shaakunthala

This is my first helmetcam video clip. I also performed a stoppie somewhere but it didn't go smoothly in the video because my cameraphone was shaky inside the helmet. Overall, this is not a...


VTS 01 1

Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 31:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kasunhot

The first perahera of Wathugedara Thun Bodhiya. it was organized by South wathugedara Bodhi Barakara Padanama.


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Published: September 18, 2011
Length: 22:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

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Published: May 18, 2011
Length: 10:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

A privatly sponsored turtle hatching place "Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project" located beside the town of Kosgoda, shows visitors the fresh born seaturtles a few hours before their release...


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Published: September 19, 2013
Length: 45:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: رحال الخبر- وائل الدغفق

في عطلة عيد الفطر للعام 1434هـ كانت رحلة سيلان لرحال الخبر مع مجموعة من الرحالة والمرافقين في رحلة ممتعة وشيقة...


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Published: December 10, 2012
Length: 06:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bunny1231manu

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 2013 - ONE WORLD FOUNDATION - AHUNGALLE, SRI LANKA

Published: March 17, 2013
Length: 16:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Patrizia Gapp


Madu Ganga - Tour De Madu cinnamon island 02

Published: December 10, 2012
Length: 18:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bunny1231manu

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En vain de l' éviter

Published: December 28, 2010
Length: 53:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Clarina Bezzola

Carmen's Aria on destiny sung on the beach of Ahungalla, Sri Lanka to the sound of the waves. Filmed unedited by Thomas Wirthensohn.


River Safari in Madu River - SriLanka

Published: November 25, 2014
Length: 46:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vikasitha Dewasurendra

Fish massage with carps and a baby crocodile in Maduganga in Balapitiya. Madu Ganga, one of the largest mangrove forests in Sri Lanka.


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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.

Balapitiya

Balapitiya is a coastal town, in south west Sri Lanka. It is located in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. Situated 80 km South of Colombo, it is about a two-hour drive from the capital. It is the nearest town to the Maduganga River.

Located at 6.26667, 80.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Kothduwa temple

The Kothduwa temple, or Koth Duwa Raja Maha Viharaya, is a Buddhist temple located on Kothduwa island on the Maduganga river in southern Sri Lanka. The island is located in Galle District of the Southern Province approximately 35 kilometres north of Galle and 88 kilometres south of Colombo. The temple is believed to have once sheltered the sacred relic of the tooth of the Buddha, circa 340 CE.

Located at 6.30732, 80.0521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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