# Watapuluwa West GN division, Gangawata Korale DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/watapuluwa-west/ Grama Niladhari division · Gangawata Korale DS Division # Watapuluwa West Watapuluwa West is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Gangawata Korale DS Division, Kandy District, Central Province. It covers **0.71 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 0.7km² - 3mapped services - 501 mtypical elevation ## Where is Watapuluwa West? Watapuluwa West lies in [Gangawata Korale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/), [Kandy District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/), [Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 9 other GN divisions: [Aruppala West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/aruppala-west/), [Boowelikada](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/boowelikada/), [Lewella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/lewella/), [Mahaiyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/mahaiyawa/), [Nittawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/nittawela/), [Pitakanda Gama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/pitakanda-gama/), [Poorna Watta East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/poorna-watta-east/), [Watapuluwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/watapuluwa/) and [Watapuluwa South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/watapuluwa-south/). By area it is the 11376th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.2% of [Gangawata Korale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/gangawata-korale/). The centre of Watapuluwa West is about 97 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 2.1 km from Kandy, the main town of Gangawata Korale DS Division. The centre point is at 7.3084° N, 80.6401° E. Local names: වටපුළුව බටහිර . Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka). ## Things to see in and around Watapuluwa West OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Watapuluwa West: 2 attractions; 1 cave. - Buddha · attraction - Puss-wel (Giant liana) · attraction - Chithithavisuddi Cave · cave ### Nearby, outside Watapuluwa West - Elephant stables · attraction, Mahanuwara1.4 km - Old Royal Palace · museum, Mahanuwara1.5 km - Ehelepola Walawwa · archaeological site, Mahanuwara1.5 km - Raja Museum · museum, Mahanuwara1.6 km - International Buddhist Museum · museum, Mahanuwara1.6 km - Giragama Walawwa · attraction, Mahanuwara1.6 km - The Muladeni Panadapa · archaeological site, Mahanuwara1.6 km - Middle Palace · attraction, Mahanuwara1.7 km - National Museum of Kandy · museum, Mahanuwara1.7 km - Queen's Bath · attraction, Malwatta1.7 km - Anagarika Dharmapala · memorial, Malwatta1.7 km - The Kandy Clock Tower · attraction, Mahanuwara1.8 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Watapuluwa West - Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Colombo - CurrencyRupee (LKR) - Country calling code+94 - LanguagesSinhala, Tamil, English - Plug typesType D, G · 230 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo85 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo99 km ### Nearest railway station Mahaiyawa (Mahaiyawa), about 0.8 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:53). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Watapuluwa West Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Watapuluwa West. - Aruppola - Uplands Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Watapuluwa West Named natural and historic features inside Watapuluwa West, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 2 estates. - Glenhelen - Uplands Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Watapuluwa West and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kandy District, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 1,762 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (274 mm) and the driest Jul (82 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and June to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 108 Feb 22 86 Mar 23 104 Apr 24 175 May 24 164 Jun 23 101 Jul 23 82 Aug 23 92 Sep 23 129 Oct 23 234 Nov 22 274 Dec 22 212 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Watapuluwa West Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Kandy Private Hospital · Pitakanda Gama 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.31241&mlon=80.63212#map=17/7.31241/80.63212) Bank Commercial Bank · Poorna Watta East 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.31001&mlon=80.63608#map=17/7.31001/80.63608) ATM NSB · Mahanuwara 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.29601&mlon=80.63686#map=17/7.29601/80.63686) Petrol pump Ceypetco Filling Station · Poorna Watta East 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.30994&mlon=80.63659#map=17/7.30994/80.63659) Hotel View 360 Hotel · Watapuluwa West 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.30765&mlon=80.64053#map=17/7.30765/80.64053) Mall Nabeesa Shopping Complex · Mahanuwara 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.29662&mlon=80.63652#map=17/7.29662/80.63652) School Vidyartha College, Primary Section · Mahaiyawa 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.30759&mlon=80.63719#map=17/7.30759/80.63719) College Aruppola College of Technology · Aruppala West 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.30973&mlon=80.64496#map=17/7.30973/80.64496) Police station Police Dogs Training Headquaters · Asgiriya 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.29797&mlon=80.63144#map=17/7.29797/80.63144) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Watapuluwa West Places mapped inside Watapuluwa West in open map data, by type. - Hotels2 - Dental clinics1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other GN divisions in Gangawata Korale DS Division - Ampitiya North - Ampitiya Pallegama - Ampitiya South - Ampitiya Udagama North - Ampitiya Udagama South - Aniwatta East - Aniwatta West - Aruppala East - Aruppala West - Asgiriya - Bahirawa Kanda - Bogambara - Boowelikada - Bowala - Bowalawatta - Deiyannewela - Getambe - Godagandeniya - Gurudeniya Dambawela - Gurudeniya East - Gurudeniya West - Hanthana Pedesa - Heeressagala - Hindagala - Ihala Katukele - Katukele - Katukele West - Ketawala - Lewella - Lewla - Mahaiyawa - Mahakanda - Mahanuwara - Mahaweli Uyana - Maligathenna - Malwatta - Mapanawathura - Mavilmada - Meddegama - Mulgampala - Nagasthenna - Nittawela - Nuwara Dodamwala - Ogastawatta - Pahala Eriyagama - Palle Peradeniya - Pitakanda Gama - Poorna Watta East - Poorna Watta West - Senkadagala - Siyambalagasthenna - Suduhumpala East - Suduhumpala West - Thalwatta - Thennakumbura - Uda Bowala - Uda Peradeniya - Ulpathakumbura - Watapuluwa - Watapuluwa South - Wattaranthenna - Welata - Wewathenna ## Quick answers - Where is Watapuluwa West?In Gangawata Korale DS Division, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Watapuluwa West?Aruppala West, Boowelikada, Lewella, Mahaiyawa, Nittawela, Pitakanda Gama, Poorna Watta East, Watapuluwa and Watapuluwa South - What is there to see in Watapuluwa West?Buddha, Chithithavisuddi Cave, Puss-wel (Giant liana) - What time zone is Watapuluwa West in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Watapuluwa West?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Watapuluwa West?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Watapuluwa West?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Watapuluwa West?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Watapuluwa West?Kandy Private Hospital, about 1.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Watapuluwa West?Commercial Bank, about 0.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Watapuluwa West?NSB, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Watapuluwa West?Ceypetco Filling Station, about 0.4 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Watapuluwa West?LK2130060 (OCHA common operational dataset)