Kalegana
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.056 and 80.196 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 3' 20" and E 80° 11' 47"
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: 09:36 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 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
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: 2024-04-15 07:59:01

Discover Kalegana

Kalegana in Southern Province is a place in Sri Lanka about 65 mi (or 105 km) south of Colombo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kalegana is now 09:36 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kalegana, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Koggala Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 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 3 mi (or 5 km), South-East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, 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 / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

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

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

30°C (86 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 19th of April 2024

30°C (86 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Amari Galle

Address
1,0 mi
523C Galle Road, Ginthota
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Arabella on Boossa

Address
1,7 mi
39 Galle Road
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hasara Guest House

Address
0,6 mi
No1, Wekunagoda Road
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Kikili House

Address
1,9 mi
Kikili House, 32 Lower Dickson Road
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Kalan Villa

Address
2,4 mi
Kalan Villa
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Panda House Villa

Address
2,4 mi
206/1 Old Matara Road, Pettigalawatha
80000 Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Fortaleza

Address
2,4 mi
9 Church Cross St
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


NUMBER 48 GALLE FORT

Address
2,4 mi
48 Lighthouse Street
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


New Old Dutch House

Address
2,3 mi
21, Middle Street, Fort
80000 Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sealine

Address
2,3 mi
108/1, Pettigalawatta
Galle
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Galle - Sri Lanka

Published: June 06, 2014
Length: 16:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Travel And Discover

Galle was known as Gimhathiththa before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century,...


Galle Fort - Travel Documentary (HD)

Published: March 25, 2014
Length: 25:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Infinity Media

Infinity Sri Lanka Travel Documentary Series. #1st Episode Galle Fort Travel Documentary. Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the...


Galle - miasto i zabytkowy fort (foto)

Published: May 23, 2014
Length: 06:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yanco57

Sri Lanka - Galle, miasto i zabytkowy fort (foto); http://www.strona.net.pl/podroze/sri_lanka_2014/podroze1/index.html | Sri Lanka - Galle, the city and the historic fort (photo) | Sri Lanka...


Aerial Film of Lighthouse Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka 1080 HD Video

Published: October 21, 2014
Length: 09:29 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Eric Wikramanayake

Lighthouse Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka.


NATURE OF GALLE

Published: October 12, 2014
Length: 39:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dinusha kodikara

Its area is 1652 km2 (638 sq mi): 35 km2 (14 sq mi) is water and 1617 km2 (624 sq mi) is land. Galle District bounded on the north by Benthara river, south and west by the Indian Ocean and...


Mangrove cave river safari sri lanka with Madu - Villa Madu Guesthouse Galle

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 01:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pradeep Ehan

Have a chance to make a river safari in a rolling falling and moving water stream of Mahamodara River when you stay in http://www.villamaduguesthouse.com Galle Srilanka.


GOPRO: ONE MINUTE FROM OUR WAY TO GALLE - SRI LANKA TIMELAPSE

Published: September 11, 2014
Length: 37:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ahmed Abid

Summer 2014 - GALLE - SRI LANKA.


Tuk tuk trip naar de paalvissers van Sri Lanka

Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 07:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Marcel Axer

Ik heb deze video gemaakt met het videobewerkingsprogramma van youtube (http://www.youtube.com/editor)


Wild lizard laying eggs

Published: October 03, 2014
Length: 24:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nature and the world secrets

Wild lizard laying eggs at a village. secrets of nature. Wild lizard is living in rain forests. asian forests and amazon forest is there habitat. watch the video and have an idea of this amazing...


Dutch Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka (Part 1)

Published: April 18, 2014
Length: 39:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sampath Kahawita

Beautiful beach sides in Sri Lanka. "A land like no other"


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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.

Located at 6.05288, 80.2047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1814, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Galle, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Alumni of Richmond College (Sri Lanka)

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.

Located at 6.07778, 80.2072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University departments and faculties in 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 1 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

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.

Located at 6.07778, 80.2072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University departments and faculties in Sri Lanka

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

Dadalla

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

Located at 6.05, 80.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

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