Gintota
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Koggala Airport (11 mi) - Colombo Ratmalana Airport (57 mi)
- Beira Lake Seaplane Base (64 mi)
- Weerawila International Airport (74 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (80 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (126 mi)
- Amparai Airport (133 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (154 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 4 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 33 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 91 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 106 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.056 and 80.177 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 3' 21" and E 80° 10' 38"
- 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: 08:26 AM (Monday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:56 am and 6:16 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -0.850 and -91.033 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santo Tomas - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10
Delve into Gintota
Gintota in Southern Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 65 mi (or 104 km) south of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Time in Gintota is now 08:26 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Gintota, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Koggala Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 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 4 mi (or 6 km), South-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, 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: 30°C / 87 °F
| Morning Temperature | 27°C / 80 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 29°C / 85 °F |
| Night Temperature | 28°C / 82 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 3% |
| Air Humidity | 69% |
| Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
30°C (86 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
30°C (86 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
30°C (87 °F)
29°C (83 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Arabella on Boossa
Amari Galle
Hill Top Boosa
NUMBER 48 GALLE FORT
New Old Dutch House
Amangalla
Harbour Winds
Vista Kikili House
Deco On 44
Vista Arken Lanka Galle View
Videos from this area
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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.
Richmond College (Sri Lanka)
Richmond College is a primary and secondary school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was started as a Galle High School in 1876 by Rev. George Baugh. Richmond College is now a well-established institution with a reputation as one of the finest schools in Sri Lanka. Approaching the end of its second century as a school, it has produced many prominent citizens, including two in the highest political positions, namely the current President, and a former Prime Minister.
Faculty Of Engineering Ruhuna
Faculty of Engineering Ruhuna, is one of seven faculties of University of Ruhuna. It is located in a relaxed & quite environment at Hapugala, Galle, away from the city, thereby offering a comfortable atmosphere for studies as well as creative and innovative work. The faculty consistes of four departments namely Civil and Enviorenment Engineering, Electrical and Information Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Interdiciplinary Studies.
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.
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.
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.
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Ruhuna)
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Ruhuna) is one of the four departments of Faculty Of Engineering Ruhuna. The department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is the only department in Sri Lanka that offers Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (Production Engineering), Automobile Technology, Computer aided Designing & Engineering, Control & Robotics Engineering, & more technological stuffs under one specialization stream.
Dadalla
Dadalla is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.
Wagugoda
Wagugoda is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Gintota.
