# Gonewa GN division, Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/gonewa/ Grama Niladhari division · Rambewa DS Division # Gonewa Gonewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **11.4 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 11.4km² - 99 mtypical elevation ## Where is Gonewa? Gonewa lies in [Rambewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/), [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 7 other GN divisions: [Diviyaudabendawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/diviyaudabendawewa/), [Ikirigollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/ikirigollewa/), [Kallanchiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kallanchiya/), [Kudagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kudagama/), [Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 02](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/mahakanadarawa-r-b-track-02/), [Nabadagaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/nabadagaswewa/) and [Thalgahawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/thalgahawewa/). By area it is the 1022nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.7% of [Rambewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/). The centre of Gonewa is about 185 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.4467° N, 80.5550° E. Local names: ගෝනෑව . 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 Gonewa ### Nearby, outside Gonewa - Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge · ruins, Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 014.9 km - Wasammale Hill/Cave painting · ruins, Maradankulama9.6 km - Mihintale Sacred City · archaeological site, Mihinthale11 km - Archaeological Museum Mihintale · museum, Mihinthale11 km - Mahinda cave · attraction, Mihinthale11 km - Mihinthale Ancient Hospital Complex · ruins, Mihinthale11 km - The Alms hall · ruins, Mihinthale11 km - Mihinthalaya Acheaological site · archaeological site, Mihinthale11 km - The Relic House · ruins, Mihinthale11 km - Assembly Hall · ruins, Mihinthale11 km - Ataseta Cave · cave, Mihinthale12 km - Sinha Pokuna · ruins, Mihinthale12 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: Gonewa - 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) · Trincomalee70 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa149 km ### Nearest railway station Asokapura (Doramadalawa), about 11 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:49) 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 Gonewa Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Gonewa. - Gonewa - Kongaswewa 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 Gonewa Named natural and historic features inside Gonewa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Kuda Wewa ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Karuwalagaswewa 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 Gonewa 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 Gonewa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital XX Hospital · Mekichchawa 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.41433&mlon=80.61298#map=17/8.41433/80.61298) Bank People’s bank · Mihinthale 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35913&mlon=80.51144#map=17/8.35913/80.51144) ATM boc · Step1 Part 1 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34220&mlon=80.41207#map=17/8.34220/80.41207) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Rambewa 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44049&mlon=80.50412#map=17/8.44049/80.50412) Hotel නෙලුම් කොලේ · Rambewa 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.45067&mlon=80.50919#map=17/8.45067/80.50919) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School A/An-noor Maha Vidyalaya · Ikirigollewa 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.46957&mlon=80.51483#map=17/8.46957/80.51483) College Department of Humanities - RUSL · Mihinthale 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36635&mlon=80.50420#map=17/8.36635/80.50420) Police station Mihinthale police station · Mihinthale 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36014&mlon=80.51185#map=17/8.36014/80.51185) 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 Rambewa DS Division - Ambagahawewa - Balahondawewa - Diviyaudabendawewa - Galkandegama - Galweeragollewa - Ihala Kolongaswewa - Ikirigollewa - Kadurugasdamana - Kallanchiya - Kapiriggama - Katukeliyawa - Katupuliyankulama - Kedewa - Kolibendawewa - Konakumbukwewa - Kudagama - Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 01 - Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 02 - Mahawewa - Medagama - Meemalwewa - Nabadagaswewa - Pallankulama - Pandukabhayapura - Peenagama - Pihimbiyagollewa - Rambewa - Rotawewa - Sandamalgama - Sangilikanadarawa - Siyambalagaswewa - Thalgahawewa - Thamarahalmillewa - Wahamalgollewa - Wahamalgollewa Track 03 - Wahamalgollewa Track 05 - Wewelketiya ## Quick answers - Where is Gonewa?In Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Gonewa?Diviyaudabendawewa, Ikirigollewa, Kallanchiya, Kudagama, Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 02, Nabadagaswewa and Thalgahawewa - What is there to see in Gonewa?Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge, Wasammale Hill/Cave painting, Mihintale Sacred City, Archaeological Museum Mihintale - What time zone is Gonewa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Gonewa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Gonewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gonewa?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Gonewa?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Gonewa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Gonewa?XX Hospital, about 7.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Gonewa?People’s bank, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Gonewa?boc, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gonewa?Lanka Filling Station, about 5.6 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Gonewa?LK7118105 (OCHA common operational dataset)