# Gonawala GN division, Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/gonawala/

Grama Niladhari division · Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division 

# Gonawala

Gonawala is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province. It covers **1.30 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 1.3km²
- 539 mtypical elevation

## Where is Gonawala?

Gonawala 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 6 other GN divisions: [Ambagamuwa South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/ambagamuwa-south/), [Dagampitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/dagampitiya/), [Ginigathhena](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/ginigathhena/), [Hambakanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/hambakanda/), [Rampadeniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/rampadeniya/) and [Samansirigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/samansirigama/). By area it is the 9008th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.0% of [Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/). The centre of Gonawala is about 70 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.9898° N, 80.4827° E. Local names: ගෝනවෙල .

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 Gonawala

### Nearby, outside Gonawala

- Aberdeen Waterfall · viewpoint, Dehigasthenna5.0 km
- Beli-Lena Caves · archaeological site, Mahabage5.3 km
- rafting no 99 · attraction, Kalukohuthenna5.6 km
- Galboda Falls · attraction, Inguruoya South6.8 km
- Galpottha · attraction, Kendopitiya7.1 km
- Zero Mile Post · monument, Kiriwaneliya7.6 km
- Martin Air Plane Crash · memorial, Vidulipura South9.4 km
- Kabaragala Peak Viewpoint · viewpoint, Pitakanda9.8 km
- Gal Goa · cave, Kottellena10.0 km
- Rozella 'Double Curve' · viewpoint, Rosella10 km
- Laxapana Falls · waterfall, Kottellena10 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: Gonawala

- 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

- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo68 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo69 km

### Nearest railway station

Galboda (Wewegama), about 5.2 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 Gonawala

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Gonawala.

- Kenilworth
- Medilla

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).

## Weather in Gonawala and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nuwara Eliya District, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C), after allowing for this place being about 380 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 24 108 

Feb 24 86 

Mar 26 104 

Apr 27 175 

May 26 164 

Jun 25 101 

Jul 25 82 

Aug 25 92 

Sep 25 129 

Oct 25 234 

Nov 25 274 

Dec 24 212 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gonawala

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ginigathhena Diivisional Hospital · Samansirigama 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99052&mlon=80.48933#map=17/6.99052/80.48933) 

Bank HNB · Ginigathhena 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98949&mlon=80.49212#map=17/6.98949/80.49212) 

ATM ATM HNB · Maskeliya 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.83341&mlon=80.57251#map=17/6.83341/80.57251) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Kithulgala North 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99739&mlon=80.40275#map=17/6.99739/80.40275) 

Hotel Forest Edge by Trio Resorts · Samansirigama 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98639&mlon=80.48940#map=17/6.98639/80.48940) 

Mall Google Fashion · Kithulgala North 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99749&mlon=80.40796#map=17/6.99749/80.40796) 

School Ginigathhena Central College · Ginigathhena 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98596&mlon=80.49265#map=17/6.98596/80.49265) 

College The Wingham College · Ginigathhena 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99489&mlon=80.49108#map=17/6.99489/80.49108) 

Police station Ginigathhena Police Station · Ginigathhena 1.2 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
- Ambagamuwa South
- Bulathgama
- Dagampitiya
- Dehigasthenna
- Ginigathhena
- 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 Gonawala?In Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Gonawala?Ambagamuwa South, Dagampitiya, Ginigathhena, Hambakanda, Rampadeniya and Samansirigama
- What is there to see in Gonawala?Aberdeen Waterfall, Beli-Lena Caves, rafting no 99, Galboda Falls
- What time zone is Gonawala in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Gonawala?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Gonawala?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gonawala?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Gonawala?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gonawala?Ginigathhena Diivisional Hospital, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gonawala?HNB, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Gonawala?ATM HNB, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gonawala?Lanka Filling Station, about 8.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Gonawala?LK2315020 (OCHA common operational dataset)