Mahara Prison
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.025 and 79.936 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 1' 28" and E 79° 56' 10"
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: 07:15 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 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 Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-14 08:25:02

Delve into Mahara Prison

Mahara Prison in Western Province is a town located in Sri Lanka a little north-east of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Time in Mahara Prison is now 07:15 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Mahara Prison, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Beira Lake Seaplane Base in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. 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 52 mi (or 83 km), 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: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

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

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Saninro Residences & Food Court

Address
1,7 mi
No. 7 Ketagawatte Road
11010 Ragama
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Wet Water Resort

Address
4,9 mi
No. 136-D, Lumbini Uyana
Gampaha
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Sea Shine Beach Hotel

Address
5,5 mi
212, Bopitiya Rd
Uswetakeiyawa
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


The Beach Boutique Hotel

Address
7,0 mi
510/2, Bimpandura
11370 Uswetakeiyawa
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Brighten Rest

Address
7,6 mi
214/2, Messenger Street,
01200 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


PORT VIEW CITY HOTEL

Address
8,0 mi
132 Central Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel StarGazer

Address
6,9 mi
No 438, DandugamaThotupola Udammita Rd
11350 Seeduwa - Katunayake
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ZEN Rooms Sea Street Pettah Colombo

Address
7,9 mi
292 Sea Street
1100 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


HOTEL EDEN PALM-SAINTE ANNE

Address
4,4 mi
30 LE HELLEUX HIGHWAY
97180 SAINTE ANNE, PP
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


REEFS EDGE RESORTS PVT. LTD

Address
4,9 mi
300 OLD COLOMBO ROAD
11328 USWETAKEIYAWA
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
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.

Kirimetiyagara

Kirimetiyagara (also written as Kirimatiyagara) is a small village situated in the western part of Sri Lanka. The distance to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is about 10 miles from Kirimetiyagara. The closest city to Kirimetiyagara is Kadawatha, which is on the Kandy Road. St Anthony's Catholic church is the main attraction in Kirimetiyagara.

Located at 7, 79.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Sri Lanka

Kadawatha

'Kadawatha' (also written as Kadawata) is a suburb of Colombo city, situated on the A1 highway from Colombo to Kandy, in Sri Lanka. The distance to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is about 17Km from Kadawatha. DSI (rubber), Smak (soft drinks), Alcobronzo (industrial machines), Sparklit(diesel motor house), Mayadunne Sons, WaterCorridor (Strategic Investments & Leisure destinations) and Homerun Pas (crayons) are some of the industries established there.

Located at 7, 79.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Ganemulla

Found in the British era Ganemulla is a mid size town situated in the Gampaha District of Sri Lanka. Ganemulla is about 9 km from Kadawatha on the Colombo-Kandy road. The nearest city to Ganemulla is Gampaha, which is about 5 km in distance. Ganemulla is surrounded by Kadawatha, Gampaha, Ja-Ela and Kandana towns. The population in Ganemulla now more than 6000 and increasing. The majority is Sinhala Buddhist. Catholics also lives a small amount in harmony with the majority.

Located at 7.06667, 79.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gampaha District, Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

De Mazenod College

De Mazenod College (DMC) was first founded in 1914. It is considered to be the leading Catholic Private school in Negombo Division, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is a controlled by De La Salle Brothers which means the school is mainly a Catholic school. De Mazenod College is a mixed school. It has classes from grade 1 to grade 13. Conducts classes in Sinhala medium and English medium. Girls are admitted to the school since grade 6.

Located at 7.05, 79.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private schools in Sri Lanka, , Schools in Negombo

Mabola, Sri Lanka

Mabola or Mabole is a town and Urban Council in Gampaha District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. With Wattala it forms Wattala-Mabola urban council. It belongs to kelaniya zone. Rawlathus Saliheen Islamic ahadiya is conducted in mabole. As sinhala medium schools in mabola are St. Mary's Maha Vidyalaya and Sri Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya. There is only one Tamil medium Muslim school Al-Asraff Maha Vidyalaya. Mabole is next to hendala.

Located at 7, 79.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Gampaha District

Kandana

Kandana is a suburb of Colombo city in Western Province, Sri Lanka, just 19 km north of the Colombo city centre fort. Due to the close proximity to Colombo, Negombo and as well as the Bandaranaike International Airport, Kandana is a popular Residential Area. The Neighboring suburbs are Ja-Ela, Ragama and Wattala.

Located at 7.05, 79.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Navy Ground, Welisara

Navy Ground is a cricket ground in Welisara, Sri Lanka. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 2002 when Galle Cricket Club Under-23s played Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club Under-23s. First-class cricket was first played there in 2006 when Burgher Recreation Club played Saracens Sports Club in the 2006/07 Premier Trophy. To date twenty first-class matches have been held there, though home side Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club didn't start playing there until the 2009/10 season.

Located at 7.01901, 79.9037 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Sri Lanka, , Buildings and structures in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Dalupitiya

Dalupitiya is a small village situated in the western part of Sri Lanka. The distance to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is about 10 miles from Kirimetiyagara. The closest city to Dalupitiya is Kadawatha, which is on the Kandy Road.

Located at 7, 79.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Mahara Prison