# Isurumuniya GN division, Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/isurumuniya/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division # Isurumuniya Isurumuniya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **3.41 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3.4km² - 21mapped services - 88 mtypical elevation ## Where is Isurumuniya? Isurumuniya lies in [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/), [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 8 other GN divisions: [Devanampiyathissapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/devanampiyathissapura/), [Pothanegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/pothanegama/), [Shrawasthipura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nachchaduwa/shrawasthipura/), [Step 2 Part 2](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-2-part-2/), [Step 3 Part 1](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-3-part-1/), [Step 3 Part 3](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-3-part-3/), [Thisawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/thisawewa/) and [Wessagiriya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/wessagiriya/). By area it is the 4402nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.9% of [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/). The centre of Isurumuniya is about 165 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.3231° N, 80.3801° E. Local names: ඉසුරුමුණිය . 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 Isurumuniya OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Isurumuniya: 2 museums. - Archaeological museum · museum - Isurumuniya Museum · museum ### Nearby, outside Isurumuniya - Rock cave with stone doorway · attraction, Wessagiriya1.1 km - Vessagiriya · archaeological site, Wessagiriya1.2 km - Bodhigharaya · ruins, Wessagiriya1.2 km - Ranmasu Uyana - Star Gate · monument, Thisawewa1.9 km - Royal park (baths) · monument, Thisawewa2.0 km - Ranmasu Uyana · nature reserve, Thisawewa2.0 km - Octagonal ruin · attraction, Thisawewa2.2 km - Sarananda Pirivena Buddha statue · monument, Wessagiriya2.2 km - Mayura Parivena · ruins, Shuddha Nagaraya2.9 km - Archaelogical Museum · museum, Shuddha Nagaraya3.1 km - Walisingha Harishchandra · monument, Step1 Part 13.3 km - Folk Museum · museum, Shuddha Nagaraya3.3 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: Isurumuniya - 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) · Trincomalee91 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo138 km ### Nearest railway station Anuradhapura New Town (Step 2 Part 2), about 2.1 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:14, 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 Isurumuniya Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Isurumuniya. - Alankulama 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 Isurumuniya Named natural and historic features inside Isurumuniya, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Tissa Wewa 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 Isurumuniya 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 Isurumuniya Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Apollo Hospital · Step 3 Part 1 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31704&mlon=80.39723#map=17/8.31704/80.39723) Bank NDB Bank · Step 2 Part 1 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32054&mlon=80.40044#map=17/8.32054/80.40044) ATM Hnb · Step 2 Part 2 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32167&mlon=80.40153#map=17/8.32167/80.40153) Petrol pump Ceypetco · Isurumuniya 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32035&mlon=80.38982#map=17/8.32035/80.38982) Hotel Kumbura · Isurumuniya 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32106&mlon=80.38033#map=17/8.32106/80.38033) Mall Alankulama Family Super · Step 2 Part 2 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32013&mlon=80.39968#map=17/8.32013/80.39968) School Pothanegama Viyalaya · Pothanegama 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32724&mlon=80.37585#map=17/8.32724/80.37585) College ATI Anurathapura Campus · Pothanegama 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32484&mlon=80.36777#map=17/8.32484/80.36777) Police station Anuradhapura Police Station · Step 1 Part 2 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32949&mlon=80.40744#map=17/8.32949/80.40744) 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 Isurumuniya Places mapped inside Isurumuniya in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels17 - Restaurants3 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 Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division - Abhayawewa - Aluthgama - Ashokaramaya - Asirikgama - Bandara Puliyankulama - Devanampiyathissapura - Diganegama - Elayapattuwa - Galkadawala - Galpottegama - Gambirigaswewa - Helambagaswewa - Ilandagahawewa - Jayanthi Gramaya - Karambewa - Katukeliyawa - Maha Ehetuwewa - Mahabulankulama - Mahamankadawala - Maningamuwa - Mankadawala - Pahalagama - Pandulagama - Paniyankadawala - Parasangaswewa - Perimiyankulama - Pethispura - Poowarsankulama - Pusiyankulama - Saliya Mawatha - Saliyapura - Shuddha Nagaraya - Thannayamkulama - Theppankulama - Thisawewa - Ulukkulama - Vihara Kallanchiya - Vihara Palugama - Wessagiriya ## Quick answers - Where is Isurumuniya?In Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Isurumuniya?Devanampiyathissapura, Pothanegama, Shrawasthipura, Step 2 Part 2, Step 3 Part 1, Step 3 Part 3, Thisawewa and Wessagiriya - What is there to see in Isurumuniya?Archaeological museum, Isurumuniya Museum - What time zone is Isurumuniya in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Isurumuniya?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Isurumuniya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Isurumuniya?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Isurumuniya?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Isurumuniya?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Isurumuniya?Apollo Hospital, about 2.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Isurumuniya?NDB Bank, about 2.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Isurumuniya?Hnb, about 2.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Isurumuniya?Ceypetco, about 1.1 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Isurumuniya?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Isurumuniya?LK7115180 (OCHA common operational dataset)