# Gonumeriyawa GN division, Kebithigollewa DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/gonumeriyawa/ Grama Niladhari division · Kebithigollewa DS Division # Gonumeriyawa Gonumeriyawa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kebithigollewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **23.9 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 23.9km² - 120 mtypical elevation ## Where is Gonumeriyawa? Gonumeriyawa lies in [Kebithigollewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/), [Anuradhapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/), [North Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 5 other GN divisions: [Heerallugama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/heerallugama/), [Kebithigollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/kebithigollewa/), [Kunchuttuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/kunchuttuwa/), [Puhudivula](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/puhudivula/) and [Thimbiriwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/thimbiriwewa/). By area it is the 366th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.9% of [Kebithigollewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/). The centre of Gonumeriyawa is about 209 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.6547° N, 80.6247° E. Local names: ගෝනුමැරියාව . 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 Gonumeriyawa ### Nearby, outside Gonumeriyawa - Avvaiyar · memorial, Velikulam16 km - Tamil Poet Emperor Kambar · memorial, Rambaikulam17 km - Navaliyoor Somasutharap Poet's Statue · memorial, Vavuniya Town18 km - Sri La Sri Arumuganavala's Statue · memorial, Vavuniya Town North18 km - St Thaninayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town18 km - Chevanayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town18 km - Archeological Museum · museum, Vavuniya Town18 km - Swami Vevehanathar · memorial, Vavuniya Town18 km - Pannadaravanniyan (Last Tamil King of Vanni Kingdom) · memorial, Vavuniya Town North18 km - Kavisanan complex · viewpoint, Pattanichchoor Puliyankulam20 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: Gonumeriyawa - 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 - China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee63 km - Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna140 km ### Nearest railway station Iratperiya Kulam (Eramperiyakulama), about 17 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:51). 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 Gonumeriyawa Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Gonumeriyawa. Settlements here lie between about 117 m and 146 m above sea level (median 120 m). - Gonumeriyawa - Katukeliyawa - Kolibendewa - Medawewa - Pinchawa 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 Gonumeriyawa Named natural and historic features inside Gonumeriyawa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 reservoirs and tanks. - Guruhammille Wewa - Halmilla Wewa - Medakuda Wewa - Viharabendi Wewa ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Etakaduwa Proposed Forest Reserve 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 Gonumeriyawa and the best time to visit Using the climate of Anuradhapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 1,364 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (279 mm) and the driest Jun (24 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March, June and September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 89 Feb 25 69 Mar 27 68 Apr 28 118 May 28 98 Jun 28 24 Jul 28 29 Aug 28 52 Sep 28 74 Oct 27 220 Nov 26 279 Dec 25 244 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gonumeriyawa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Kebitigollewa Hospital · Kebithigollewa 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64225&mlon=80.66757#map=17/8.64225/80.66757) Bank Cargills Bank · Vavuniya Town 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.75286&mlon=80.49956#map=17/8.75286/80.49956) Petrol pump Ceypetco · Kebithigollewa 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64134&mlon=80.66979#map=17/8.64134/80.66979) Hotel Sisila villa Holiday resort- Anuradhapura · Mahadivulwewa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.58134&mlon=80.52769#map=17/8.58134/80.52769) Mall Newsiri Trade Center · Kebithigollewa 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64089&mlon=80.67040#map=17/8.64089/80.67040) School Kebitigollewa Central College · Kebithigollewa 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64066&mlon=80.66838#map=17/8.64066/80.66838) College Vocational Training Authority · Kovilkulam 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.73668&mlon=80.51228#map=17/8.73668/80.51228) Police station Kebithigollawa Police Station · Kebithigollewa 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.63986&mlon=80.66907#map=17/8.63986/80.66907) 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 Kebithigollewa DS Division - Aiyathigewewa - Bandaraulpatha - Bellankadawala - D 04 Wahalkada - D 05 Wahalkada - D 06 Wahalkada - Ethalvidda Wewa - Galawewa - Gonahathdenawa - Halmillawetiya - Handagala Kirimetiyawa - Herathhalmillewa - Ihala Usgollewa - Kahatagollewa - Kanugahawewa - Kebithigollewa - Kiriketuwewa - Kunchuttuwa - Kurulugama - Punchimudagama - Sinhalaetaweerawewa - Thammennawa - Thimbiriwewa - Thittagonewa - Wattewewa ## Quick answers - Where is Gonumeriyawa?In Kebithigollewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Gonumeriyawa?Heerallugama, Kebithigollewa, Kunchuttuwa, Puhudivula and Thimbiriwewa - What is there to see in Gonumeriyawa?Avvaiyar, Tamil Poet Emperor Kambar, Navaliyoor Somasutharap Poet's Statue, Sri La Sri Arumuganavala's Statue - What time zone is Gonumeriyawa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Gonumeriyawa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Gonumeriyawa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gonumeriyawa?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gonumeriyawa?Settlements lie between 117 m and 146 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Gonumeriyawa?4 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Gonumeriyawa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Gonumeriyawa?Kebitigollewa Hospital, about 4.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Gonumeriyawa?Cargills Bank, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gonumeriyawa?Ceypetco, about 5.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Gonumeriyawa?LK7106085 (OCHA common operational dataset)