# Morangathenna GN division, Nildandahinna DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/nildandahinna/morangathenna/

Grama Niladhari division · Nildandahinna DS Division 

# Morangathenna

Morangathenna is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nildandahinna DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province. It covers **13.6 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 13.6km²
- 605 mtypical elevation

## Where is Morangathenna?

Morangathenna lies in [Nildandahinna DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/nildandahinna/), [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: [Batagolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/walapane/batagolla/), [Deliwela South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/walapane/deliwela-south/), [Galketiwela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/nildandahinna/galketiwela/), [Hapugahapitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/nildandahinna/hapugahapitiya/), [Hegasulla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/nildandahinna/hegasulla/), [Kalawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/ududumbara/kalawala/), [Mallagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/nildandahinna/mallagama/) and [Serasunthenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/walapane/serasunthenna/). By area it is the 811th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 7.9% of [Nildandahinna DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/nuwara-eliya/nildandahinna/). The centre of Morangathenna is about 118 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.1564° N, 80.8951° E. Local names: මෝරන්ගාතැන්න .

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 Morangathenna

### Nearby, outside Morangathenna

- President R.Premadasa Memorial · memorial, Walapane7.7 km
- Anagarika Dharmapala Memorial · memorial, Nildandaheenna8.5 km
- Golumale Stream · attraction, Yatimadura8.8 km
- Victoria Randenigala Rantembe Sanctuary · nature reserve, Dewahandiya West9.4 km
- Kurundu Oya Ella · waterfall, Binganthalawa9.8 km
- Lake viewpoint · viewpoint, Thennalanda14 km
- Victoria Dam Observation Center · attraction, Mahadoraliyadda15 km
- Victoria Dam · viewpoint, Ambewela15 km
- Narangala Mountain Viewpoint · viewpoint, Ledgerwatta18 km
- Akurukaduwa Limestone Cave and the Cascade · viewpoint, Akurukaduwa18 km
- Bogoda Wooden Bridge · viewpoint, Bogoda20 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: Morangathenna

- 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

- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala100 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa106 km

### Nearest railway station

Badulla (Badulla South), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:52).

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 Morangathenna

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Morangathenna. Settlements here lie between about 273 m and 799 m above sea level (median 605 m).

- Indigolla
- Kondugala
- Kosgahawela
- Meeriabedda
- Morangahatenna
- Morangahathenna
- Themmitithenna

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 Morangathenna 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 314 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 25 82 

Aug 25 92 

Sep 25 129 

Oct 25 234 

Nov 24 274 

Dec 24 212 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Morangathenna

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Theripehe Hospital · Hegasulla 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.12051&mlon=80.92591#map=17/7.12051/80.92591) 

Bank HNB · Walapane 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.09640&mlon=80.86223#map=17/7.09640/80.86223) 

ATM PET · Nildandaheenna 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.07918&mlon=80.89370#map=17/7.07918/80.89370) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco · Pannala 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.14536&mlon=80.85629#map=17/7.14536/80.85629) 

Hotel Rahathungoda Eco Tea Garden · Serasunthenna 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.16971&mlon=80.85525#map=17/7.16971/80.85525) 

Mall Wijeratna Super · Mangoda 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.29142&mlon=80.83290#map=17/7.29142/80.83290) 

School Pannala Maha Vidyalaya · Wewakele 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.13339&mlon=80.85013#map=17/7.13339/80.85013) 

College Rantembe Cadets Training School · Bembiya 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.20663&mlon=80.95717#map=17/7.20663/80.95717) 

Police station Keerthibandara Police Station · Pannala 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.14427&mlon=80.85585#map=17/7.14427/80.85585) 

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 Nildandahinna DS Division

- Ambagahathenna
- Ambaliyadda
- Ambanella
- Arampitiya
- Bolagandawela
- Dabbare
- Dambagolla
- Delmar
- Demataarawa
- Denambure
- Dulana
- Ellakumbura
- Embulampaha
- Galkadapathana
- Galkadawela
- Galketiwela
- Goradiyagolla
- Hapugahapitiya
- Hegama
- Hegasulla
- Helagama
- Kalaganwatta
- Kandeyaya
- Karandagolla
- Kosgolla
- Kotambe
- Kumbukwela
- Kurupanawela
- Madulla North
- Madulla South
- Maliyadda
- Mallagama
- Mathetilla
- Meepanawa
- Morahela
- Muganagahapitiya
- Nildandaheenna
- Pallewela
- Palugama
- Purankumbura
- Rambuke
- Roopaha
- Roopaha East
- Sooriyagahapathana Ihala
- Sooriyagahapathana Pahala
- St. Magret
- Theripehe
- Thibbatugoda
- Thibbatugoda South
- Thunhitiyawa
- Udagama
- Udamadura
- Udamadura North
- Udapussellawa North
- Udapussellawa South
- Udawela
- Watambe
- Wathulanda East
- Wathulanda West
- Wewathenna
- Yatimadura
- Yombuwelthenna

## Quick answers

- Where is Morangathenna?In Nildandahinna DS Division, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Morangathenna?Batagolla, Deliwela South, Galketiwela, Hapugahapitiya, Hegasulla, Kalawala, Mallagama and Serasunthenna
- What is there to see in Morangathenna?President R.Premadasa Memorial, Anagarika Dharmapala Memorial, Golumale Stream, Victoria Randenigala Rantembe Sanctuary
- What time zone is Morangathenna in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Morangathenna?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Morangathenna?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Morangathenna?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Morangathenna?Settlements lie between 273 m and 799 m
- What is the best time to visit Morangathenna?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Morangathenna?Theripehe Hospital, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Morangathenna?HNB, about 7.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Morangathenna?PET, about 8.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Morangathenna?Ceypetco, about 4.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Morangathenna?LK2309010 (OCHA common operational dataset)