Gangodawila North
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.865 and 79.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 51' 53" and E 79° 53' 26"
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: 03:58 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 6:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
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: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Delve into Gangodawila North

Gangodawila North in Western Province is a town located in Sri Lanka a little south-east of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Time in Gangodawila North is now 03:58 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Gangodawila North, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Colombo Ratmalana Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South. 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 Sinharaja Forest Reserve in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 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: Colombo, Katunayaka, Ratnapura, Kurunegala and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 31°C / 87 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

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

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

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

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

31°C (87 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mirage Colombo Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
61,Moor’s Road on Marine Drive
00600 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


THE BLUE WATER-WADDUWA

Address
2,1 mi
THALPITIYA
12560 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Silvikris Villas

Address
0,7 mi
32/9A Shanthi Mawatha
06 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


TeaTalk

Address
2,0 mi
No. 343, Park Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Home as Home Sky Room

Address
2,3 mi
Home as Home Sky Room, 33/2 Peiris Road
06600 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


The Havelock Place Bungalow

Address
2,3 mi
6-8 Havelock Place
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


The Penthouse Above Sea

Address
2,2 mi
Marine City, 46, Station Road
10350 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


TREE OF LIFE

Address
2,1 mi
YAHALATENNA BARIGAMA
20000 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Lafala Hotel and Service Apartment

Address
2,1 mi
No.7, 40th Lane
00600 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Colonial Charm by the Beach

Address
2,1 mi
No. 46 De Alwis Place
Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


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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.

Lotus Grove

Lotus Grove is an enclosed housing complex in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia which is a suburb just south of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Lotus Grove population numbers about 482 adults and children (as of a 2004 census), living in the complex consisting of 148 houses.

Located at 6.84455, 79.8794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය, Tamil: ஸ்ரீ ஜயவர்தனபுர பல்கலைக்கழகம்) is a university in Sri Lanka. It is in Gangodawila, Nugegoda, near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the capital city. It was formed in 1958 out of the Vidyodaya Pirivena, a Buddhist educational centre.

Located at 6.85325, 79.9028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Sri Lanka, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1958, Buildings and structures in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Statutory Boards of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Education in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Amal International School

Amal International School (also called and abbreviated as A.I.S. ), is a popular middle-class international school in Sri Lanka. Founded in January 1991, it was first launched as a social service project to develop and expand local English-medium studies. AIS is attended by approximately a thousand students for classes ranging from Preschool to Advanced Level. It is now one of the vast cluster of schools located in the Havelock Town region of Colombo, the commercial capital of the country.

Located at 6.88417, 79.8694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo

Anula Vidyalaya

Anula Vidyalaya, Colombo is the biggest Buddhist school in South Asia, established in 1941 by Dr. E. W. Adikaram with 38 students and five teachers. The school now has a student body of over 5,000 girls. The Principal and the staff guide the pupils on the Buddhist principles of non-violence, self discipline and selfless service. The objective of the founder and the vision of the school is to mould the children into Perfect Ladies in every aspect.

Located at 6.86667, 79.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1941, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo

Yachting Association of Sri Lanka

The Yachting Association of Sri Lanka (YASL) is a yacht club in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was formerly known as Colombo Sailing Club. This club has seen its activity much reduced during the past three decades owing to the civil war in the island. Even so the YASL manages to organize regattas regularly, like the Janashanthi Sailing Nationals. In July 2004 the Yachting Asoociation of Sri Lanka revived the Tri-nation Regatta, in which yachts from India and Pakistan compete with local yachts.

Located at 6.87917, 79.8917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Members of the International Sailing Federation, , Clubs and societies in Sri Lanka, Sports governing bodies in Sri Lanka

National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka

National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka (also called Colombo Zoo or Dehiwala Zoo) is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.

Located at 6.85681, 79.8729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in Sri Lanka, Tourism in Sri Lanka

Colombo South International College

Colombo South International College (a.k.a. CSI College) is a private international school located in Kalubowila, Western Province Sri Lanka The medium of instruction is English with students ranging from nursery to high school. In the senior school, the classes prepare students for the Local Ordinary (O) Level and Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A2) Level examinations.

Located at 6.86653, 79.8801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Western Province, Sri Lanka

St. Joseph's Boys' College, Nugegoda

St. Joseph's Boys' College is a distinguished boys only primary to secondary (inclusive) school in the Nugegoda Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1953.

Located at 6.87204, 79.8908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic schools in Sri Lanka, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1953, Educational institutions established in the 1950s

Popular in vicinity

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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gangodawela, Gangodawila, Gangodawila North