Petangalla
in North Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.584 and 80.499 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 35' 2" and E 80° 29' 56"
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: 12:43 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:03 am and 5:47 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Petangalla

Petangalla in North Western Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 63 mi (or 102 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital place.

Time in Petangalla is now 12:43 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Petangalla, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in a distance of 51 mi (or 81 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 Golden Temple of Dambulla in a distance of 21 mi (or 35 km), North-East.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kurunegala, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Katunayaka and Badulla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 13%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

24°C (76 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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janakala gem and jewellery

Published: July 08, 2013
Length: 17:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: somathilake Bwm

janakala gem and jewellery 50 ,wayamba janakala kendraya, kandy rd. kurunegala, sri lanka.


janakala cultural show 2012

Published: January 08, 2013
Length: 20:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: somathilake Bwm

janakala gem and jewellery 50 ,wayamba janakala kendraya, kandy rd. kurunegala, sri lanka.


Cobra vs Monkey

Published: March 17, 2009
Length: 48:33 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: rajith0314


ELEFANTE DUCHA(short version).wmv

Published: August 20, 2011
Length: 55:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cricri1992

SRI LANKA´S SHOWER IS GREAT!!


Elephant Attack at Wasgamuwa National Park, Sri Lanka.

Published: November 18, 2008
Length: 09:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: yathees78

Durdans Hospital-IT Team Annual Trip 2008. Video by Nimesh Atulugama.


SLR Class M6 797 applying dynamic brakes while hauling Rajarata Rajina

Published: January 24, 2014
Length: 56:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Uditha Bandara Wijerathna

Taken: Wellawa , Sri Lanka Train : "Rajarata Rajina" Matara-Kilinochchi Express Train Locomotive : Class M6 797 (ICE livery) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka_Railways_M6 This video...


our class

Published: August 08, 2009
Length: 43:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sumudu Ekanayake

the last time i studied with my boys and girls.


Spice & Herbal Garden - Palapathwela, Sri Lanka

Published: August 19, 2013
Length: 34:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Davidsbeenhere

http://davidsbeenhere.com David's Been Here is touring through all the main sites and small towns of Sri Lanka. Here David presents a video to the spice and herb garden of the small village...


Dambulla Sri Lanka (Дамбулла)

Published: January 28, 2011
Length: 37:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Олег Саврасов

Шри-Ланка Дамбулла Сентябрь 2010года.


Aston Martin's in Sri Lanka

Published: July 25, 2009
Length: 47:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: srilankanlion

Aston Martin s In Sri Lanka..................................... Sri Lanka war is now over and the country is developing faster than ever. If you are Sri Lankan, and if you left the country...


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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.

Paragaswewa

Paragaswewa is a rural village located in Kurunegala district, North western province of Sri Lanka. Melsiripura being the closest town, which is about 3 km away. Paragaswewa can be reached via A6main road, if you are coming from Kurunegala direction you have to turn to right side at 15th mile post and enter the gravel road which will lead you to the village after traveling about 1.5 km from A6 main road. Written documents about Paragaswewa are available from 1931.

Located at 7.61667, 80.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, Kurunegala District

Ridi Viharaya

Ridi Viharaya or Silver Temple is a 2nd-century BCE Theravada Buddhist temple in the village of Ridigama, Sri Lanka. Built during the reign of Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura, the temple is considered as the place where the silver ore, which provided silver to complete Ruwanwelisaya; one of the largest stupa in Sri Lanka, was discovered.

Located at 7.55, 80.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, Buddhist pilgrimages

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