Kopparahandiya
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.215 and 79.843 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 12' 55" and E 79° 50' 36"
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: 06:46 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:20 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Kopparahandiya

Kopparahandiya in Western Province is a city in Sri Lanka about 20 mi (or 32 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital.

Local time in Kopparahandiya is now 06:46 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Kopparahandiya, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 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 Sacred City of Kandy in a distance of 55 mi (or 88 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Katunayaka, Colombo, Kurunegala, Ratnapura and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

30°C (85 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

29°C (85 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

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

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Beach- All Suite Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
Lewis Place 249
11500 Negambo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Zen Rooms Modern City Inn

Address
0,2 mi
426, Main Street
45000 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Blue Elephant Guest House

Address
1,1 mi
204/B, Lewis Place
Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pledge3

Address
1,4 mi
No.03 Kattuwa Road
Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Panorama Residencies

Address
1,3 mi
76/2 Cemetery Road
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Evid Garden

Address
1,3 mi
Evid Garden, No.80 Cemetery Road
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


SUNSET BEACH NEGOMBO

Address
1,3 mi
5 CARON PLACE ETHUKALA
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Lovely Villa Negombo

Address
1,2 mi
47/2C Marian Place, Ettukala
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


HERITANCE NEGOMBO

Address
1,1 mi
175 LEWIS PLACE
0000 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ZEN Rooms Modern City Inn

Address
0,2 mi
Main Street No 426
Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Guided tour in Negombo Beach - beach and town, 2013

Published: March 28, 2013
Length: 49:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mogens Thomsen

This video is a short introduction to the town Negombo Beach in Sri Lanka. Negombo Beach is the tourist area of the town Negombo. Negombo Beach stretches 2-3 km. north of the coast of Negombo....


Jetwing Sea, Negombo, Sri Lanka - A Kuoni hotel video

Published: November 24, 2011
Length: 28:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KuoniTravel

Discover more at http://www.kuoni.co.uk/en/holiday/indian-ocean/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-beach/negombo/accommodation/pages/jetwing-sea.aspx Or view all of Kuoni's Sri Lanka holidays at http://www.kuo.


Negombo Sri Lanka

Published: April 11, 2013
Length: 28:50 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: syn0nym

Negombo Sri Lanka.


Sri Lanka #1 - Negombo - Przylot, plaża i zwiedzamy miasteczko

Published: April 23, 2013
Length: 55:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: noniechtohuj

Negombo, dn. 28.02 do 3.03.2013r. Zwiedzamy z Młodą miasteczko: targ rybny, resztki fortu, idziemy na plażę, zwiedzamy miasteczko i pijemy piwo;]


Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 44:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Veronica Fernando

Set in Negombo, the Paradise Beach Hotel is an easy drive from Seeduwa and Katunayake. The city centre is within an easy drive of the hotel. The Paradise Beach Hotel offers many services including.


Sri-Lanka Negombo Шри-Ланка Негомбо fishmarket before ocean FullHD 1080p

Published: December 16, 2011
Length: 37:14 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Vilad Y

SRI-LANKA Gallery slideshow - http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=slideshow:39302:717174 Шри-Ланка. Негомбо Рыбный рынок прямо на берегу океана. Шри-Ланка...


Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Published: May 02, 2012
Length: 24:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vinoth Niranjan Miral

Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka. Best Hotel in Sri Lanka...


Meet Negombo - BY Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka.wmv

Published: May 09, 2012
Length: 53:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vinoth Niranjan Miral

Meet Negombo - BY Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka.


Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka.wmv

Published: May 09, 2012
Length: 11:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Vinoth Niranjan Miral

Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka.


Fish Market in Negombo

Published: March 21, 2010
Length: 45:07 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: PL Tours Travels

PL Tours and Travels: The fish market near the beach in Negombo, Fish coming fresh from the sea and the people sell it .


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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.

Kurana

Kurana is a village in the city of Negombo, close to Katunayake in the island of Sri Lanka. It is on the Katunayake-Colombo road and a few miles from the Bandaranaike International Airport. People live in Kurana are belong to various kinds of nationalities and religions. Vernon Corea's father, Reverend Canon Ivan Corea was a curate at St. Phillips Church in Kurana, Katunayake at the time of his birth in 1927.

Located at 7.18333, 79.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Bandaranaike International Airport

Bandaranaike International Airport (also known as Katunayake International Airport and Colombo International Airport) is one of the two international airports serving the city of Colombo, the other is Ratmalana International Airport. When Hambantota International Airport completes its construction work and Ratmalana Airport completes the ongoing renovations, they will join Bandaranaike International Airport for serving Sri Lanka with international flights.

Located at 7.18111, 79.8836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Sri Lanka, Airports established in 1944, Gampaha District, Buildings and structures in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Airport and Aviation Services

Bandaranaike Airport attack

The Bandaranaike Airport attack was an assault by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Bandaranaike International Airport, on July 24, 2001. The attack was one of the boldest the LTTE has mounted during its war with the Sri Lankan government, and had a profound impact on the country's military, economy, and airline industry.

Located at 7.18111, 79.8839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist incidents in 2001, 2001 in Sri Lanka, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Terrorist incidents in Sri Lanka, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam attacks in Eelam War III, Terrorist attacks on airports, Conflicts in 2001, History of Sri Lanka

Maris Stella College

Maris Stella College in Negombo is one of the best and oldest Catholic Colleges in Sri Lanka, founded by the Marist Brothers in 1922.

Located at 7.21361, 79.8489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private schools in Sri Lanka, Roman Catholic schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Schools in Negombo

Kammaltera

Kammaltera is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.25, 79.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ave Maria Convent Branch School

Ave Maria Convent Branch School (AMC Branch) is a major catholic girls' school in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The school is administrated by the Dominican sisters of Malta. There are classes from Gr.1 to A/L classes. It is the Branch school of Ave Maria Convent, Negombo.

Located at 7.19989, 79.8629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Schools in Negombo

Popular in vicinity

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