# Siyambalagaswewa GN division, Rambewa DS Division – Villages

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Grama Niladhari division · Rambewa DS Division 

# Siyambalagaswewa

Siyambalagaswewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **4.51 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 4.5km²
- 87 mtypical elevation

## Where is Siyambalagaswewa?

Siyambalagaswewa 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: [Kadurugasdamana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kadurugasdamana/), [Katukeliyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/katukeliyawa/), [Katuwela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/katuwela/), [Pallankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/pallankulama/), [Viralmurippuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/viralmurippuwa/), [Wahamalgollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/wahamalgollewa/) and [Wahamalgollewa Track 03](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/wahamalgollewa-track-03/). By area it is the 3291st largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.5% of [Rambewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/). The centre of Siyambalagaswewa is about 186 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.4884° N, 80.4804° E. Local names: සියඹලාගස්වැව .

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 Siyambalagaswewa

### Nearby, outside Siyambalagaswewa

- Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge · ruins, Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 0111 km
- Gal Palama · attraction, Ashokaramaya13 km
- Ancient Stone Bridge · archaeological site, Ashokaramaya13 km
- Wasammale Hill/Cave painting · ruins, Maradankulama13 km
- Kiribath Wahera · attraction, Ashokaramaya13 km
- Pankuliya Ashokaramaya · attraction, Ashokaramaya14 km
- Wijayarama Archaeological Site · ruins, Ashokaramaya14 km
- Ramakele Ruins · ruins, Saliya Mawatha15 km
- Mihinthale Ancient Hospital Complex · ruins, Mihinthale15 km
- Archaeological Museum Mihintale · museum, Mihinthale15 km
- Mihintale Sacred City · archaeological site, Mihinthale15 km
- Katu seya · ruins, Mihinthale15 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: Siyambalagaswewa

- 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) · Trincomalee77 km
- Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna152 km

### Nearest railway station

Madegama (Medagama), about 5.2 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 06:14, 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 Siyambalagaswewa

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Siyambalagaswewa. Settlements here lie between about 76 m and 89 m above sea level (median 87 m).

- Horowutibbawewa
- Katugampola
- Nelunkanniya

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 Siyambalagaswewa 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 Siyambalagaswewa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mihintale district Hospital · Mihinthale 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35475&mlon=80.50981#map=17/8.35475/80.50981) 

Bank Co-operative Rural Bank · Parasangaswewa 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44883&mlon=80.43129#map=17/8.44883/80.43129) 

ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco · Medawachchiya West 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.53403&mlon=80.49558#map=17/8.53403/80.49558) 

Hotel Thirasara Family Garden · Sangilikanadarawa 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51628&mlon=80.50858#map=17/8.51628/80.50858) 

Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 19 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 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.46957&mlon=80.51483#map=17/8.46957/80.51483) 

College Faculty of Medicine, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka · Jayanthi Gramaya 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.38915&mlon=80.43546#map=17/8.38915/80.43546) 

Police station Mihinthale police station · Mihinthale 15 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
- Gonewa
- 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
- Thalgahawewa
- Thamarahalmillewa
- Wahamalgollewa
- Wahamalgollewa Track 03
- Wahamalgollewa Track 05
- Wewelketiya

## Quick answers

- Where is Siyambalagaswewa?In Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Siyambalagaswewa?Kadurugasdamana, Katukeliyawa, Katuwela, Pallankulama, Viralmurippuwa, Wahamalgollewa and Wahamalgollewa Track 03
- What is there to see in Siyambalagaswewa?Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge, Gal Palama, Ancient Stone Bridge, Wasammale Hill/Cave painting
- What time zone is Siyambalagaswewa in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Siyambalagaswewa?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Siyambalagaswewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Siyambalagaswewa?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Siyambalagaswewa?Settlements lie between 76 m and 89 m
- What is the best time to visit Siyambalagaswewa?January to March, June and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Siyambalagaswewa?Mihintale district Hospital, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Siyambalagaswewa?Co-operative Rural Bank, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Siyambalagaswewa?Boc smart, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Siyambalagaswewa?Ceypetco, about 5.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Siyambalagaswewa?LK7118020 (OCHA common operational dataset)