# Ambagamuwa South GN division, Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/ambagamuwa-south/ Grama Niladhari division · Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division # Ambagamuwa South Ambagamuwa South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province. It covers **6.38 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 6.4km² - 632 mtypical elevation ## Where is Ambagamuwa South? Ambagamuwa South lies in [Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/), [Nuwara Eliya District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/), [Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 8 other GN divisions: [Ambagamuwa East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/ambagamuwa-east/), [Ambagamuwa North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/ambagamuwa-north/), [Balanthota North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/pasbagekorale/balanthota-north/), [Bulathgama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/bulathgama/), [Ginigathhena](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/ginigathhena/), [Gonawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/gonawala/), [Mahabage](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/yatiyantota/mahabage/) and [Rampadeniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/rampadeniya/). By area it is the 2193rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.7% of [Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/). The centre of Ambagamuwa South is about 70 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.0165° N, 80.4786° E. Local names: අඹගමුව දකුණ . 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 Ambagamuwa South ### Nearby, outside Ambagamuwa South - Beli-Lena Caves · archaeological site, Mahabage4.9 km - rafting no 99 · attraction, Kalukohuthenna5.9 km - Galpottha · attraction, Kendopitiya6.1 km - Kabaragala Peak Viewpoint · viewpoint, Pitakanda7.3 km - Aberdeen Waterfall · viewpoint, Dehigasthenna7.9 km - Galboda Falls · attraction, Inguruoya South8.4 km - Zero Mile Post · monument, Kiriwaneliya11 km - Asupini Waterfall · waterfall, Wetakedeniya11 km - Asupini Ella Falls · waterfall, Wetakedeniya11 km - Asupini Ella Waterfall viewpoint · viewpoint, Uduwella11 km - Asupini Ella Falls · viewpoint, Uduwella11 km - Kadiyallana Falls · attraction, Kadiyanlena12 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: Ambagamuwa South - 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) · Colombo68 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo69 km ### Nearest railway station Hightenford (Bawwagama), about 6.1 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:54). 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 Ambagamuwa South Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Ambagamuwa South. - Ambagamuwa - Respitiya Colony 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 Ambagamuwa South Named natural and historic features inside Ambagamuwa South, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 3 estates. - Blackstone - Coolbawn - Gneiss-Rock 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 Ambagamuwa South and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nuwara Eliya District, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C), after allowing for this place being about 287 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 23 108 Feb 24 86 Mar 25 104 Apr 26 175 May 26 164 Jun 25 101 Jul 24 82 Aug 24 92 Sep 25 129 Oct 25 234 Nov 24 274 Dec 23 212 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ambagamuwa South Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Ginigathhena Diivisional Hospital · Samansirigama 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99052&mlon=80.48933#map=17/6.99052/80.48933) Bank HNB · Ginigathhena 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98949&mlon=80.49212#map=17/6.98949/80.49212) ATM People's Bank ATM · Alawathura 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.10666&mlon=80.33501#map=17/7.10666/80.33501) Petrol pump Samupa Sewa - Filling Station · Nawalapitiya East 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.05712&mlon=80.53542#map=17/7.05712/80.53542) Hotel Carmel Hill Resort · Ambagamuwa North 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02094&mlon=80.49234#map=17/7.02094/80.49234) Mall Google Fashion · Kithulgala North 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99749&mlon=80.40796#map=17/6.99749/80.40796) School Residence · Ginigathhena 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98807&mlon=80.49439#map=17/6.98807/80.49439) College OPERA education centre · Balanthota South 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02582&mlon=80.50028#map=17/7.02582/80.50028) Police station Ginigathhena Police Station · Ginigathhena 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98924&mlon=80.49399#map=17/6.98924/80.49399) 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. ## Other GN divisions in Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division - Ambagamuwa East - Ambagamuwa North - Bulathgama - Dagampitiya - Dehigasthenna - Ginigathhena - Gonawala - Hambakanda - Hangarapitiya - Hitigama - Homagama - Jambuthenna - Kalugala - Kehelwarawa - Keleweldeniya - Kiriwaneliya - Kottellena - Lakshapana - Millagahamula - Minuwandeniya - Morahenagama - Pitawala - Polpitiya - Rampadeniya - Samansirigama - Sellipigama - Theeniyagala - Vidulipura North - Vidulipura South - Waggama - Watawala ## Quick answers - Where is Ambagamuwa South?In Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Ambagamuwa South?Ambagamuwa East, Ambagamuwa North, Balanthota North, Bulathgama, Ginigathhena, Gonawala, Mahabage and Rampadeniya - What is there to see in Ambagamuwa South?Beli-Lena Caves, rafting no 99, Galpottha, Kabaragala Peak Viewpoint - What time zone is Ambagamuwa South in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Ambagamuwa South?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Ambagamuwa South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ambagamuwa South?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Ambagamuwa South?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Ambagamuwa South?Ginigathhena Diivisional Hospital, about 3.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ambagamuwa South?HNB, about 3.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Ambagamuwa South?People's Bank ATM, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ambagamuwa South?Samupa Sewa - Filling Station, about 7.7 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Ambagamuwa South?LK2315040 (OCHA common operational dataset)