Weliweriya
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.033 and 80.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 1' 59" and E 80° 1' 0"
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: 10:00 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:19 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

Discover Weliweriya

Weliweriya in Western Province is a place in Sri Lanka about 14 mi (or 22 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Weliweriya is now 10:00 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Weliweriya, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Beira Lake Seaplane Base in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 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 46 mi (or 75 km), North-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: Katunayaka, Colombo, 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 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

30°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Wet Water Resort

Address
5,8 mi
No. 136-D, Lumbini Uyana
Gampaha
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


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Awariyawala Ambalama - King Walagamba's Bathing Place

Published: October 04, 2012
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: January 07, 2013
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Attractions and noteworthy things

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2008 Weliveriya bombing

On April 6, 2008, 15 people were killed by an alleged suicide bomber, who exploded himself at the start of a marathon race which was part of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration in Weliweriya town, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's national athletics coach Lakshman de Alwis, politician Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, former Olympics runner K.A. Karunaratne and army officer Lt Colonel Udayadeera were killed in the bombing which wounded 90 others.

Located at 7.0333, 80.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2008 in Sri Lanka, Terrorist incidents in 2008, Terrorist incidents in Sri Lanka, Suicide bombings in Sri Lanka, Mass murder in 2008, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam attacks in Eelam War IV, Filmed deaths, Filmed deaths in sports, Filmed assassinations

Udugampola

Udugampola is a small village in the Gampaha District of Sri Lanka. The main point in the area is around the intersection of Gampaha-Minuwangoda and Kotugoda-Naiwala roads. According to the legends Udugampola had been the Kingdom of a provincial king called "Sakalakala Wallabha". His son tried to kill his father by planting pointed wood hidden under the water where the king used to bathe. But before jumping on to the points the king observed small flying insects landing on the water surface.

Located at 7, 79.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gampaha District, Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

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