Sambukkulama
in North Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (64 mi) - Beira Lake Seaplane Base (81 mi)
- Colombo Ratmalana Airport (88 mi)
- China Bay Airport (104 mi)
- Kankesanturai Airport (120 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (136 mi)
- Amparai Airport (140 mi)
- Koggala Airport (150 mi)
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 65 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 71 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 88 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 127 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 8.088 and 79.725 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 8° 5' 17" and E 79° 43' 29"
- 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: 04:09 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:05 am and 5:48 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Sambukkulama
Sambukkulama in North Western Province is a city located in Sri Lanka about 80 mi (or 129 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Sambukkulama is now 04:09 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Sambukkulama, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in a distance of 64 mi (or 102 km), South. 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 Anuradhapura in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 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: Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Katunayaka, Colombo and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F
| Morning Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 24°C / 76 °F |
| Night Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 26% |
| Air Humidity | 96% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
27°C (81 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
25°C (76 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Villa Santé
Ruwala Resort
Omeesha Beach Hotel
Kalpitiya Resort by Ceylon Wings
Roshanne Beach Resort
St. Anne's Lagoon House
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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.
Kalkudah
Kalkudah or Kalkuda (Pronounced Kal-Kuda, Tamil translation rock-bay) is a coastal resort town located about 35 kilometers northwest of Batticaloa, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. It used to be a popular tourist destination, however due to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Sri Lankan Civil War tourist numbers have declined. Pasikudah and Kalkudah are located few kilometers apart. In recent time, Kalkudah receives plenty of visitors to Pasikudah beach.
Puttalam Lagoon
The Puttalam Lagoon is a large 327 km lagoon in the Puttalam District, western Sri Lanka. The lagoon is fed by two rivers, namely the Kala Oya and Mi Oya, discharging at 2.2 m/s and 8.1 m/s respectively. It is linked to Mundal Lagoon 15 km to the south by a channel. The lagoon's water is brackish to saline. The lagoon is surrounded by a region containing coconuts, open forests, grasslands and shrublands. The land is used for prawn fishing, salt production, and rice cultivation.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Sambukkulama.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sambukulam, Sambukkulam, Sambukkulama
