Welitara
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Koggala Airport (28 mi) - Colombo Ratmalana Airport (38 mi)
- Beira Lake Seaplane Base (46 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (62 mi)
- Weerawila International Airport (82 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (128 mi)
- Amparai Airport (130 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (149 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 22 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 33 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 81 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 125 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 130 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.290 and 80.043 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 17' 24" and E 80° 2' 33"
- 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: 10:18 PM (Saturday)
- 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
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
Delve into Welitara
Welitara in Southern Province is a city located in Sri Lanka about 46 mi (or 75 km) south of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Welitara is now 10:18 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Welitara, 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. 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 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
Calamansi Cove Villas by Jetwing
Saffron & Blue
R Degrees - Ambalangoda
Juce Hotel
Induruwa Beach Resort
Vista Tranquil Kosgoda
JUCE HOTELS
Vista Wasana Beach Hotel
Maduganga Villa Amazing Island Resort
Videos from this area
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Sri Lankan lady rolling cinnamon sticks, in Cinnamon Island, Madu Ganga River, Balapitiya.
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Locations: Kechchimalai Beach - Villa45, Balapitiya - Madu Ganga Safari.
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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.
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.
Lenagalpalata
Lenagalpalata is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.
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