Maligawatta
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.943 and 79.869 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 56' 35" and E 79° 52' 6"
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: 04:53 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:14 am and 5:57 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Maligawatta

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

Current time in Maligawatta is now 04:53 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Maligawatta, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Beira Lake Seaplane Base in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 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 Sinharaja Forest Reserve in a distance of 57 mi (or 91 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: 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: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 15th of December 2024

29°C (84 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 16th of December 2024

27°C (80 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 17th of December 2024

28°C (82 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Taj Samudra

Address
2,1 mi
NO 25 GALLE FACE CENTRE ROAD
03 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hilton Colombo

Address
1,2 mi
2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner
2 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CINNAMON LAKESIDE COLOMBO

Address
1,6 mi
115 SIR C.A.GARDINER MAWATHA
00200 Colombo 02
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Galadari

Address
1,7 mi
Lotus Rd./Echelon Rd. 64
00100 Fort,Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Colombo Residence

Address
1,8 mi
P.O. Box 2000 200 Union Place
02 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE KINGSBURY COLOMBO

Address
1,9 mi
NO 48 JANADHIPATHI MAWATHA
00100 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Star Anise Boutique Capsule Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
No 151/1 Mudalige Mawatha Rd
00400 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 00:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 0:00


Fairway Colombo

Address
1,8 mi
7, Hospital Street, Colombo 01
00100 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Ramada Colombo

Address
1,5 mi
Sir Mohamed Macan Makar Mawatha 3o
00100 Fort,Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Address
2,0 mi
65 Rosmead Place
00700 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Kevin Almeida, St Benedict's College Kotahena. Colombo - 13

Published: November 17, 2013
Length: 24:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kevin Almeida

An eventful, family video presented at a last day party in 2008. Still, it has been a touching memory for the social family in the St. Benedict's College Hostel.


Verkehrschaos in Colombo // Traffic chaos in Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Published: August 02, 2012
Length: 48:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dejan Milosavljevic

In diesem Video sieht man ein gutes Beispiel für den Verkehr in Sri Lanka, gefilmt in Colombo. Der Verkehr in Sri Lanka reguliert sich komplett selbst. Verkehrsschilder spielen so gut wie...


CHRISTMAS YAPO

Published: December 25, 2013
Length: 06:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrBlink182ishi

Merry Christmas Everyone! Got some Christmas Goodies from my best buddy Mike aka PAPIPEGUY. Have a wonderful holiday season.


Cycling Sri Lanka, 2006 (short version)

Published: December 24, 2010
Length: 24:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: bertvanvliet1

For the long version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPFve_bal98&feature=youtu.be Video Perahera Kandy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTbr-4KYNWo Cycling 2006 on Sri Lanka. A particular ...


Pigeon Island~Matara~Sri Lanka

Published: January 13, 2015
Length: 02:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrBlink182ishi

Pigeon Island with Temple facing the town of Matara. The island is located only 300m from the main bus stand. Entry is free, donations are welcome. Parey Dewa (Rock in Water) or Parevi Dupatha...


AIESEC internship experience of Sharon in Sri Lanka

Published: May 02, 2008
Length: 05:37 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Charitha Heendeniya

This is the exchange experience sharing of Sharon from Mainland of China about her AIESEC internship in Sri Lanka.


Chicken Feet & DimSum

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 27:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrBlink182ishi

Trying Chicken feet for a Second time and also my favorite DimSum.


SNUFF YAPO & OTHER GOODIES

Published: November 17, 2013
Length: 30:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrBlink182ishi

Greetings Gang! just another YAPO and some other goodies i got, so i thought ill share the love.


Sri Lanka 2012

Published: March 09, 2013
Length: 51:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: anveno

Reise-Impressionen einer 16-tägige Rundreise mit Stationen in Colombo, Bandarawela, Elefantenwaisenhaus Pinnawela, Sigiriya, Kandy, Negombo,...


Tin vs Pouch Tobacco Part 03

Published: March 23, 2014
Length: 59:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrBlink182ishi

The much awaited Part-03 of this series. Enjoy!


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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.

Ananda College

Ananda College, Colombo, was established on November 1, 1886, by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. Ananda College is a National School, which provides primary and secondary education.

Located at 6.925, 79.8692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1886, National schools in Sri Lanka, Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

R. Premadasa Stadium (Sinhala: ආර්. ප්‍රේමදාස ක්‍රීඩාංගනය, Tamil: ஆர். பிரேமதாச ஸ்டேடியம்; also known as Khettarama Stadium, Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium or simply as the Premadasa Stadium) is a cricket stadium on Khettarama Road, Maligawatta, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The stadium was, before June 1994, known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium and is today one of the main venues where the Sri Lankan cricket team play, having hosted more than 100 one day international matches.

Located at 6.93967, 79.872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Colombo, Test cricket grounds in Sri Lanka

HMS Tenedos (H04)

HMS Tenedos was an Admiralty 'S' class destroyer. Laid down on 6 December 1917, she was constructed by Hawthorn Leslie of Tyne, and was completed in 1918. She was commissioned in 1919 and served throughout the interwar period. On December 10, 1941, she became part of the Force Z British Eastern Fleet task force, tasked with disrupting invading Japanese convoys. She was one of the escorts of the capital ships assigned to the mission, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse.

Located at 6.95472, 79.8556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
S-class destroyers (1916) of the Royal Navy, Tyne-built ships, 1918 ships, World War I destroyers of the United Kingdom, World War II destroyers of the United Kingdom, World War II shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean, Ships sunk by aircraft

Sugathadasa Stadium

Sugathadasa Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletic tournaments. The stadium holds 25,000 people, and has an on-site hotel.

Located at 6.9475, 79.8686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Sri Lanka, Multi-purpose stadiums in Sri Lanka, Sports venues in Colombo

Dharmasoka College

Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, is a leading mix school in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1913. It is one of the educational institute supported by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, and accordingly is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools. It provides primary and secondary education.

Located at 6.925, 79.8692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1913, Schools in Ambalangoda

Maradana

Maradana is a suburb of Colombo city, Sri Lanka. Maradana is the site of Maradana Railway Station, one of the primary railway hubs in the country, serving intercity rail and commuter rail. Maradana also has many railway yards and running sheds. A Technical College, many National Schools and business institutions are also located in the area.

Located at 6.92833, 79.8642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Colombo, Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

St. Benedict's College, Colombo

St. Benedict's College is a Catholic school located in Kotahena area of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This school was founded in 1865 and is managed by De La Salle Brothers. The school is considered as one of the leading schools in Sri Lanka, with a history of over 145 years. The school has being monumental in producing reputed pupils who have gained fame internationally and locally in various fields. St.

Located at 6.94866, 79.8645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic schools in Sri Lanka, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka

St. Lucia's College Colombo 13

St. Lucia's College (commonly known as St. Lucia's or Lucia's) is a Roman Catholic school located in Kotahena area of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This school was founded in 1915 and it is a Government School, managed by Ministry of Education (Sri Lanka), which provides primary and secondary education. The School Motto "Pro Deo et patria" written in Latin phrase means "For God and Country". {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|56|55.19|N|79|51|52.34|E|type:city |primary |name= }}

Located at 6.94866, 79.8645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic schools in Sri Lanka, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Sri Lanka, Private schools in Sri Lanka, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo

Popular in vicinity

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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Maligawatta