# Konakumbukwewa GN division, Rambewa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/konakumbukwewa/ Grama Niladhari division · Rambewa DS Division # Konakumbukwewa Konakumbukwewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **8.03 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 8.0km² - 128 mtypical elevation ## Where is Konakumbukwewa? Konakumbukwewa 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 6 other GN divisions: [Ihala Kolongaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/ihala-kolongaswewa/), [Kapiriggama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kapiriggama/), [Kedewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kedewa/), [Kokmaduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kahatagasdigiliya/kokmaduwa/), [Moragahawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kahatagasdigiliya/moragahawela/) and [Peenagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/peenagama/). By area it is the 1610th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.6% of [Rambewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/). The centre of Konakumbukwewa is about 192 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.4758° N, 80.6452° E. Local names: කෝනකුඹුක්වැව . 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 Konakumbukwewa ### Nearby, outside Konakumbukwewa - Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge · ruins, Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 0114 km - Wasammale Hill/Cave painting · ruins, Maradankulama19 km - Mahinda cave · attraction, Mihinthale19 km - Mihintale Sacred City · archaeological site, Mihinthale20 km - Archaeological Museum Mihintale · museum, Mihinthale20 km - Mihinthalaya Acheaological site · archaeological site, Mihinthale20 km - The Alms hall · ruins, Mihinthale20 km - Mihinthale Ancient Hospital Complex · ruins, Mihinthale20 km - The Relic House · ruins, Mihinthale20 km - Assembly Hall · ruins, Mihinthale20 km - Sinha Pokuna · ruins, Mihinthale20 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: Konakumbukwewa - 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) · Trincomalee59 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa142 km ### Nearest railway station Mihintale (Mihinthale), about 20 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 Konakumbukwewa Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Konakumbukwewa. Settlements here lie between about 125 m and 129 m above sea level (median 128 m). - Karuwalagaswewa - Konakumbukwewa - Palu Gonumeriyawa 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 Konakumbukwewa Named natural and historic features inside Konakumbukwewa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Galkadawala 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 Konakumbukwewa 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 Konakumbukwewa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Rathmalgahawewa Hospital · Rathmalgahawewa 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.53280&mlon=80.67297#map=17/8.53280/80.67297) Bank People's Bank · Kahatagasdigiliya West 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.42594&mlon=80.68671#map=17/8.42594/80.68671) ATM boc · Step1 Part 1 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34220&mlon=80.41207#map=17/8.34220/80.41207) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Rambewa 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44049&mlon=80.50412#map=17/8.44049/80.50412) Hotel නෙලුම් කොලේ · Rambewa 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.45067&mlon=80.50919#map=17/8.45067/80.50919) Mall Newsiri Trade Center · Kebithigollewa 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64089&mlon=80.67040#map=17/8.64089/80.67040) School Pihibiyagollewa Maha Vidyalaya · Pihimbiyagollewa 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.53240&mlon=80.63097#map=17/8.53240/80.63097) College Faculty Of Applied Sciences - Rajarata University Of Sri Lanka · Mihinthale 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35901&mlon=80.51358#map=17/8.35901/80.51358) Police station Kebithigollawa Police Station · Kebithigollewa 18 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 Rambewa DS Division - Ambagahawewa - Balahondawewa - Diviyaudabendawewa - Galkandegama - Galweeragollewa - Gonewa - Ihala Kolongaswewa - Ikirigollewa - Kadurugasdamana - Kallanchiya - Kapiriggama - Katukeliyawa - Katupuliyankulama - Kedewa - Kolibendawewa - 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 Konakumbukwewa?In Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Konakumbukwewa?Ihala Kolongaswewa, Kapiriggama, Kedewa, Kokmaduwa, Moragahawela and Peenagama - What is there to see in Konakumbukwewa?Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge, Wasammale Hill/Cave painting, Mahinda cave, Mihintale Sacred City - What time zone is Konakumbukwewa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Konakumbukwewa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Konakumbukwewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Konakumbukwewa?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Konakumbukwewa?Settlements lie between 125 m and 129 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Konakumbukwewa?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Konakumbukwewa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Konakumbukwewa?Rathmalgahawewa Hospital, about 7.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Konakumbukwewa?People's Bank, about 7.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Konakumbukwewa?boc, about 30 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Konakumbukwewa?Lanka Filling Station, about 16 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Konakumbukwewa?LK7118090 (OCHA common operational dataset)