Mawatgama
in Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Colombo Ratmalana Airport (14 mi) - Beira Lake Seaplane Base (16 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (25 mi)
- Koggala Airport (63 mi)
- Weerawila International Airport (90 mi)
- Amparai Airport (110 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (119 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (123 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 42 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 59 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 63 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 87 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Unesco heritage, 103 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.871 and 80.085 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 52' 16" and E 80° 5' 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: 11:06 AM (Monday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:56 am and 6:17 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil - 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10
Delve into Mawatgama
Mawatgama in Western Province is located in Sri Lanka about 17 mi (or 27 km) east of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Mawatgama is now 11:06 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Mawatgama, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Colombo Ratmalana Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), 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 42 mi (or 68 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: 31°C / 88 °F
| Morning Temperature | 27°C / 80 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 29°C / 84 °F |
| Night Temperature | 28°C / 82 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 7% |
| Air Humidity | 69% |
| Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
31°C (88 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
32°C (89 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
32°C (89 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Kithul Kanda Mountain Resort
Videos from this area
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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.
Western Province, Sri Lanka
The Western Province (Sinhala: බස්නාහිර පළාත Basnahira Palata, Tamil: மேல் மாகாணம் Mael Maakaanam) is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center. The Western Province has an estimated population of 5,837,294 and covers an area of 3,694.20 square kilometres, as per the provincial gross domestic product-2010.
Padukka
Padukka is a town in the district of Colombo in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It has a population of roughly 8,000. Elevation 44feet. Padukka, which is part of the Avissawella electorate is situated 33 kilometers east of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and on the bank of Pusweli Oya on a high ground surrounded by marshland.
Hanwella
Hanwella is a small town in Sri Lanka, situated about 30 km from Colombo, the commercial capital of the country. Hanwella lies on the Colombo-Ratnapura main road, on the banks of the Kelani River.
Galagedara, Western Province
Galagedara is a village in the Western Province of Sri Lanka.
Pusweli Oya
Pusweli Oya is a major tributary of Kelani Ganga river in Sri Lanka. Starting from the hills in Puswelihena in Horana Division of Kalutara District, it flows northwards through a low lying flat land (6–10 meters above sea level) converted into rice fields, which ultimately becomes the stream's flood plain during rainy seasons.
Waga
Waga is an isolated small town in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Administrated by Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha (Divisional Council), it is part of the Padukka Divisional Secretary's Division. The town can be reached on road from Colombo via A4 road, turning off at either Meepe near Padukka or at Kaluaggala near Hanwella. The Waga station of the Kelani Valley Railway Line is also situated in Kahahena junction of the town.
Niripola
Niripola is a village in Western Province, Sri Lanka with an altitude of 101 metres .
Arukwatta
Arukwatta is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Mawatgama.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mawattegama, Mawatgama, Mawatagama
