Ratmalana
in Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Colombo Ratmalana Airport (1 mi) - Beira Lake Seaplane Base (8 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (25 mi)
- Koggala Airport (65 mi)
- Weerawila International Airport (102 mi)
- Amparai Airport (126 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (134 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (138 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 60 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 90 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 99 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 109 mi)
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Unesco heritage, 111 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.818 and 79.867 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 49' 3" and E 79° 52' 1"
- 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: 04:45 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:02 am and 5:50 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- 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 Ratmalana
Ratmalana in Western Province is a town in Sri Lanka a little south of Colombo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Ratmalana is now 04:45 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Ratmalana, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Colombo Ratmalana Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), 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 Sinharaja Forest Reserve in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), South-East. 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: 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: 28°C / 82 °F
| Morning Temperature | 25°C / 76 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 28°C / 82 °F |
| Night Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 10% |
| Air Humidity | 75% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
27°C (81 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
28°C (83 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Mirage Colombo Hotel
Prestige Court
ZEN Rooms Huludagoda Road
Lafala Hotel and Service Apartment
ZEN Rooms Lake Road
Colonial Charm by the Beach
The Penthouse Above Sea
Vista Frangipani
Vista Home as Home Sky Room
ZEN Rooms Mt. Lavinia Beach
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.
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.
Lotus Grove
Lotus Grove is an enclosed housing complex in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia which is a suburb just south of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Lotus Grove population numbers about 482 adults and children (as of a 2004 census), living in the complex consisting of 148 houses.
Ratmalana Airport
Ratmalana Airport (Currently known as Colombo City Airport), formally known as Colombo Airport, is one of the two international airports serving the city of Colombo, the other is Bandaranaike International Airport. It's also a major domestic airport and military base in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was once Colombo's sole international airport before the construction of Bandaranaike International Airport in the 1960s.
Kandawala
Kandawala was the home of General Sir John Lionel Kotelawala CH KBE LLD (4 April 1897 - 2 October 1980) was a Sri Lankan politician, most notable for serving as Prime Minister of Ceylon from 1953 to 1956. The house is located in a 48-acre estate that includes a lake known as Kandawala lake. During World War II, the house was used as the station headquarters and officers mess for the RAF based at the Ratmalana Airport.
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka (also called Colombo Zoo or Dehiwala Zoo) is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.
Lunawa
Lunawa is a town in Sri Lanka lying on the coast just south of the capital, Colombo.
St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa
St. Sebastian's College is a Catholic educational institution in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It was established in 1854 and is considered to be one of the most prestigious schools in Sri Lanka. The college has over 3000 students and a staff of over 200. The college motto is "Exspecta Dominum Viriliter Age", meaning "Expect the Lord and act manfully" in Latin.
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.
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