Galketiyewatta
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Koggala Airport (9 mi) - Colombo Ratmalana Airport (56 mi)
- Beira Lake Seaplane Base (64 mi)
- Weerawila International Airport (71 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (79 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (122 mi)
- Amparai Airport (130 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (150 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 4 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 30 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 88 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 103 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.085 and 80.221 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 5' 6" and E 80° 13' 14"
- 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: 09:22 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:58 am and 5:49 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -0.850 and -91.033 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santo Tomas - 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
Discover Galketiyewatta
Galketiyewatta in Southern Province is a city in Sri Lanka about 64 mi (or 103 km) south-east of Colombo, the country's capital city.
Local time in Galketiyewatta is now 09:22 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Galketiyewatta, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Koggala Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South-East. 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 Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), South. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Galle, Ratnapura, Colombo, Katunayaka and Badulla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F
| Morning Temperature | 26°C / 78 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 28°C / 83 °F |
| Night Temperature | 26°C / 80 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 7% |
| Air Humidity | 69% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 15th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
29°C (84 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
30°C (86 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Arabella on Boossa
Niyagama House
Amari Galle
The Country House
Vista Kikili House
New Old Dutch House
Amangalla
Hotel Sealine
Vista Finlanka Guest
Panda House Villa
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.
Richmond College (Sri Lanka)
Richmond College is a primary and secondary school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was started as a Galle High School in 1876 by Rev. George Baugh. Richmond College is now a well-established institution with a reputation as one of the finest schools in Sri Lanka. Approaching the end of its second century as a school, it has produced many prominent citizens, including two in the highest political positions, namely the current President, and a former Prime Minister.
Faculty Of Engineering Ruhuna
Faculty of Engineering Ruhuna, is one of seven faculties of University of Ruhuna. It is located in a relaxed & quite environment at Hapugala, Galle, away from the city, thereby offering a comfortable atmosphere for studies as well as creative and innovative work. The faculty consistes of four departments namely Civil and Enviorenment Engineering, Electrical and Information Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Interdiciplinary Studies.
Mahinda College
Mahinda College is a Buddhist boys' school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was established on March 01, 1892 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. Today it is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education and has a reputation as one of the leading Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka.
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Ruhuna)
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Ruhuna) is one of the four departments of Faculty Of Engineering Ruhuna. The department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is the only department in Sri Lanka that offers Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (Production Engineering), Automobile Technology, Computer aided Designing & Engineering, Control & Robotics Engineering, & more technological stuffs under one specialization stream.
Ihala Keembiya
Ihala Keembiya is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.
Labuduwa
Labuduwa is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.
Siridhamma College
Siridhamma College is a school in Labuduwa, Galle, Sri Lanka. It was founded on 6 February 1995 by Honorable Minister Dr. Richard Pathirana. During those past years Siridhamma College became one of leading National School in Sri Lanka.
Meepawala
Meepawala is a village located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|6|33|N|80|13|18|E| | |name= }}, roughly 10 mm away from Galle. It comprises to Bope-Poodala Divisional Secretary's domain. Cities, towns and places near Meepawala include Poddala, Holuwagoda, Narawala, and Baddegama.
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