# Homagama GN division, Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/homagama/ Grama Niladhari division · Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division # Homagama Homagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province. It covers **3.84 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3.8km² - 7mapped services - 567 mtypical elevation ## Where is Homagama? Homagama 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: [Dagampitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/dagampitiya/), [Dehigasthenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/dehigasthenna/), [Hambakanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/hambakanda/), [Kehelwarawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/kehelwarawa/), [Keleweldeniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/keleweldeniya/) and [Morahenagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/morahenagama/). By area it is the 3908th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.8% of [Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/ambagamuwa-korale/). The centre of Homagama is about 71 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.9597° N, 80.4874° E. Local names: හෝමාගම . 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 Homagama ### Nearby, outside Homagama - Aberdeen Waterfall · viewpoint, Dehigasthenna2.0 km - Zero Mile Post · monument, Kiriwaneliya4.3 km - Martin Air Plane Crash · memorial, Vidulipura South6.3 km - Galboda Falls · attraction, Inguruoya South6.4 km - Gal Goa · cave, Kottellena6.6 km - Laxapana Falls · waterfall, Kottellena6.9 km - rafting no 99 · attraction, Kalukohuthenna7.0 km - Beli-Lena Caves · archaeological site, Mahabage7.4 km - Rozella 'Double Curve' · viewpoint, Rosella8.0 km - Galpottha · attraction, Kendopitiya9.4 km - Kadiyallana Falls · attraction, Kadiyanlena12 km - Maskeliya Ravana Gala · viewpoint, Maussakele13 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: Homagama - 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) · Colombo71 km ### Nearest railway station Watawala (Watawala), about 4.3 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 Homagama Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Homagama. Settlements here lie between about 415 m and 753 m above sea level (median 567 m). - Arslena - Green Hayes - Homagama - Kokatiyagala 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 Homagama Named natural and historic features inside Homagama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 2 estates. - Arslena - Green Hayes 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 Homagama 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 (24 °C), after allowing for this place being about 352 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 26 175 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 Homagama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Ginigathhena Diivisional Hospital · Samansirigama 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99052&mlon=80.48933#map=17/6.99052/80.48933) Bank Peoples Bank · Ginigathhena 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98889&mlon=80.49432#map=17/6.98889/80.49432) ATM ATM HNB · Maskeliya 17 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 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99739&mlon=80.40275#map=17/6.99739/80.40275) Hotel Savandara HOTEL & Resort · Homagama 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.96070&mlon=80.48714#map=17/6.96070/80.48714) Mall Google Fashion · Kithulgala North 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99749&mlon=80.40796#map=17/6.99749/80.40796) School ලක්කැකුළු WIN - Lakkekulu WIN Pre School & Daycare Center · Homagama 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.96070&mlon=80.48714#map=17/6.96070/80.48714) College The Wingham College · Ginigathhena 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99489&mlon=80.49108#map=17/6.99489/80.49108) Police station Ginigathhena Police Station · Ginigathhena 3.4 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. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Homagama Places mapped inside Homagama in open map data, by type. - Hotels3 - Schools3 - Pharmacies1 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 Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division - Ambagamuwa East - Ambagamuwa North - Ambagamuwa South - Bulathgama - Dagampitiya - Dehigasthenna - Ginigathhena - Gonawala - Hambakanda - Hangarapitiya - Hitigama - 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 Homagama?In Ambagamuwa Korale DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Homagama?Dagampitiya, Dehigasthenna, Hambakanda, Kehelwarawa, Keleweldeniya and Morahenagama - What is there to see in Homagama?Aberdeen Waterfall, Zero Mile Post, Martin Air Plane Crash, Galboda Falls - What time zone is Homagama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Homagama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Homagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Homagama?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Homagama?Settlements lie between 415 m and 753 m - What is the best time to visit Homagama?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Homagama?Ginigathhena Diivisional Hospital, about 3.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Homagama?Peoples Bank, about 3.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Homagama?ATM HNB, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Homagama?Lanka Filling Station, about 10 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Homagama?LK2315080 (OCHA common operational dataset)