Makuluduwa
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.812 and 79.934 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 48' 43" and E 79° 56' 3"
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: 12:39 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 5:49 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 Makuluduwa

Makuluduwa in Western Province is a town located in Sri Lanka a little south-east of Colombo, the country's capital place.

Time in Makuluduwa is now 12:39 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Makuluduwa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Colombo Ratmalana Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 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 47 mi (or 76 km), South-East. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 81 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 18%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bloomsbury Holiday Resort & Spa

Address
2,5 mi
202/6 Hedawaka Watta, Kotagedara
Piliyandala
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Rooms Lake Road

Address
2,9 mi
No 27/2 O P Perera Mawatha
10290 Boralesgamuwa
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Silvikris Villas

Address
5,4 mi
32/9A Shanthi Mawatha
06 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Frangipani

Address
5,3 mi
24/2F-2/1, Hill Street
10350 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mount Bay Guest House

Address
5,2 mi
26/11 De Saram Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ZEN Rooms Mt. Lavinia Beach

Address
5,2 mi
Blue Seas Guest House
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Ranveli Beach Resort

Address
5,1 mi
56/9 De Seram Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Rooms College Avenue

Address
5,1 mi
30 College Av
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Mount Lavinia Homestay

Address
5,1 mi
17/ 7, Off De Saram Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 11:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Omni Holiday Bunglow

Address
5,1 mi
Omni Holiday Bunglow
Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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University of Moratuwa - NERDC Project on Mine Detecting Robot Develpment - Phase 2

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 41:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rohan Munasinghe

This robot can handle outdoor terrains quite well, and scan the ground for anti-personal mines. In fact, What it really does is swing a metal detector closer to ground and detect if there are...


Mora Blitz 2015

Published: February 05, 2015
Length: 49:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bineth Tharupama

Faculty of engineering, University of Moratuwa.


UOMWireless Quick Start Guide

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 16:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TRiNE

Official site: http://wearetrying.info/uomw This light weight windows application helps you to manage wireless LAN internet connection easily for University of Moratuwa students.


40th Anniversary: Department History Video

Published: November 25, 2013
Length: 00:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Department of Electronic and Telecommunicatio

History video of the department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, created for the 40th anniversary event of the department.


Health Hazards of photocopying

Published: December 03, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sahan Hewagama

CAMPAIGN FOR TO INFORM THE HEALTH HAZARDS OF PHOTOCOPYING Place-The bookshop at "bus",University of Moratuwa Done by Sahan Hewagama with SAM Design Solutions.


First V666 + Mobius video at UoM ground

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 14:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UoM FPV

First FPV video using WLToys V666 with Mobius strapped on. Pilots: Angel, Hiran and Sampath.


22nd of Dec 2012.mp4

Published: December 17, 2012
Length: 23:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kanarupan Kularatnarajah

A student believed the world may end with Mayan's calendar. But, the very next day... Friendly warning: beware, some of you people are about to have the similar experience on 22nd of Dec, Morning.


Training workshop for Electrician domestic wiring in NVQ curriculum Sri Lanka

Published: June 12, 2013
Length: 04:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dka Niranjan

Isuru Automation system training institute, Training of electrician in sri lanka. training instructor D.K.A. Niranjan, 2013 2nd batch at sisakya academy katubedda, sri lanka. for your training...


SLUG 2013 victory MORA Wins

Published: May 18, 2013
Length: 15:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sameera Dissanayaka

Sri Lanka University Games Final Day .


Line Following RobOt by CREATIVE HERKS (SLRC 1st round)

Published: December 15, 2012
Length: 52:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eranda Hasaranga

1st place in the 1st round and 3rd place in overall competition. The task is, the robot should detect the object(box) near the junction and turn to the direction of the object(box), Then it...


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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.

University of Moratuwa

The University of Moratuwa, on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, is the most sought-after technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, the University of Moratuwa presents social and cultural activities, student services, societies, and sports and recreational activities. The institution was known as Ceylon College of Technology, Katubedda (Katubedda Tech) before gaining university status.

Located at 6.79639, 79.9008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1972, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Buildings and structures in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Statutory Boards of Sri Lanka, Education in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Dharmapala Vidyalaya

Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya, established in 1942 on land owned by Anagarika Dharmapala, is a leading Buddhist school in Sri Lanka. It is a national school and provides primary and secondary education.

Located at 6.84361, 79.9531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka, National schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1941, Schools in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Alumni of Dharmapala Vidyalaya

Pannipitiya

Pannipitiya is a suburb of colombo city. It is an area in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Pannipitiya is subdivided into a number of smaller areas.

Located at 6.85, 79.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Colombo District

Wickramasinhapura

Wickramasinhapura is a town in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is a suburb of Colombo attached to the Kaduwela Pradeshya Sabha. Wickramasinhapura is located in between Pelawatte and Thalawathugoda. Independent Television Network (ITN) is located in Wickramasinhapura.

Located at 6.85, 79.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Thammannakulama

Thammannakulama or Thammannkulam located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is the Largest Town in the Anuradhapura City. Anuradhapura Airport located near Thammannakulama. And Also Nuwara Wewa situated middle of the Thammannakulama. Morden Anuradhapura City was created by people of Thammannakulama, and it is Buddhist Town.

Located at 6.85, 79.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhist pilgrimages, Populated places in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Piliyandala Central College

Central College Piliyandala (First National Sports School) is a college in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka. It is one of the first central colleges established by Hon. C. W. W. Kannangara and has about 5000 students.

Located at 6.79917, 79.9208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Educational institutions established in 1887, Schools in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies

Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) (Sinhala: නවීන තාක්ෂණය පිළිබඳ ආතර් සී. ක්ලාක් මධ්‍යස්ථානය) is an institute for research and technology transfer in Sri Lanka. It is named after its founder patron, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the famous British science fiction author, inventor and futurist.

Located at 6.7949, 79.9001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
International research institutes, Research institutes in Sri Lanka, Research institutes, Space advocacy organizations, Astronomical observatories in Sri Lanka, 1984 establishments in Sri Lanka, Organizations established in 1984

Mattegoda

Mattegoda is a town in Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is located a short distance south-east of Colombo.

Located at 6.81667, 79.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Makuluduwa.