# Sirisangabo Pedesa GN division, Thamankaduwa DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sirisangabo-pedesa/ Grama Niladhari division · Thamankaduwa DS Division # Sirisangabo Pedesa Sirisangabo Pedesa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **2.66 km²**. Open map data shows 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2.7km² - 11mapped services ## Where is Sirisangabo Pedesa? Sirisangabo Pedesa lies in [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/), [Polonnaruwa District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/), [North Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 6 other GN divisions: [Bendiwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/bendiwewa/), [Ethumalpitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ethumalpitiya/), [Kadawalawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kadawalawewa/), [Nikawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nikawewa/), [Nishshankamallapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nishshankamallapura/) and [Samudragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/samudragama/). By area it is the 5528th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.6% of [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/). The centre of Sirisangabo Pedesa is about 170 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9692° N, 80.9835° E. Local names: සිරිසඟබෝ පෙදෙස . 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 Sirisangabo Pedesa ### Nearby, outside Sirisangabo Pedesa - Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura2.2 km - Lotus Pond · attraction, Nishshankamallapura2.3 km - Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa2.4 km - Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura2.4 km - Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa2.4 km - Monastic Hospital · ruins, Bendiwewa2.4 km - Baddha Sima Malakaya · ruins, Bendiwewa2.4 km - Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura2.4 km - Monk's Cell · ruins, Bendiwewa2.4 km - Tivanka Image House · attraction, Nishshankamallapura2.7 km - Menik Vehera · ruins, Bendiwewa2.7 km - Ancient Northern Entrance · ruins, Bendiwewa2.9 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: Sirisangabo Pedesa - 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) · Trincomalee67 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa82 km ### Nearest railway station Laksha Uyana (Laksha Uyana), about 2.6 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:11, 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. ## Landscape and landmarks of Sirisangabo Pedesa Named natural and historic features inside Sirisangabo Pedesa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Nika 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 Sirisangabo Pedesa and the best time to visit Using the climate of Polonnaruwa District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,664 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (331 mm) and the driest Jun (35 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 152 Feb 26 113 Mar 27 86 Apr 28 120 May 29 106 Jun 28 35 Jul 28 37 Aug 29 50 Sep 29 80 Oct 28 222 Nov 26 331 Dec 25 331 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sirisangabo Pedesa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Polonnaruwa Hospital · Polonnaruwa Town 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94365&mlon=81.00948#map=17/7.94365/81.00948) Bank Lanka Puthra Development Bank · Thopawewa 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94089&mlon=81.00010#map=17/7.94089/81.00010) ATM BOC · Jayanthipura 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98555&mlon=80.96344#map=17/7.98555/80.96344) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Samudragama 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96237&mlon=80.98145#map=17/7.96237/80.98145) Hotel Ariya Rest House · Sirisangabo Pedesa 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96424&mlon=80.98473#map=17/7.96424/80.98473) Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) School PO/Bendiwewa Maha Vidyalaya · Sirisangabo Pedesa 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96041&mlon=80.99162#map=17/7.96041/80.99162) College Open University of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa Study Centre · Samudragama 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96109&mlon=80.98288#map=17/7.96109/80.98288) Police station Ticket check · Nishshankamallapura 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96521&mlon=80.99854#map=17/7.96521/80.99854) 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 Sirisangabo Pedesa Places mapped inside Sirisangabo Pedesa in open map data, by type. - Hotels5 - Schools1 - Restaurants5 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 Thamankaduwa DS Division - Aluthwewa East - Aluthwewa West - Ambanganga - Bendiwewa - Damana Gemunupura - Divulana - Ethumalpitiya - Gallalla East - Gallella West - Galthambarawa - Ganangolla - Kadawalawewa - Kaduruwela East - Kaduruwela South - Kaduruwela West - Kalahagala - Kalinga Ela - Kotaleeya - Kuruppu Junction - Laksha Uyana - Mahasen Pedesa - Mahaweli Pedesa - Manikkampattiya - Medamaluwa - Monarathenna - Nelumvila - Nikawewa - Nishshankamalla Pedesa - Nishshankamallapura - Onegama - Palugasdamana 01 Ela - Palugasdamana 02 Ela - Palugasdamana 03 Ela - Palugasdamana North - Palugasdamana South - Parakrama Samudraya - Perakum Pedesa - Polonnaruwa Town - Pothgul Pedesa - Pudur - Pulathisi Pedesa - Samudragama - Sevagama - Shanthipura - Sinha Udagama - Sinhapura - Sinharajapura - Thopawewa - Udawela - Unagalavehera South - Weera Pedesa - Wewethenna - Wijayabahupura - Wijayarajapura ## Quick answers - Where is Sirisangabo Pedesa?In Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Sirisangabo Pedesa?Bendiwewa, Ethumalpitiya, Kadawalawewa, Nikawewa, Nishshankamallapura and Samudragama - What is there to see in Sirisangabo Pedesa?Ancient Auditorium, Lotus Pond, Alahana Pirivena, Damila Thupa - What time zone is Sirisangabo Pedesa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Sirisangabo Pedesa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Sirisangabo Pedesa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sirisangabo Pedesa?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Sirisangabo Pedesa?February to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Sirisangabo Pedesa?Polonnaruwa Hospital, about 4.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sirisangabo Pedesa?Lanka Puthra Development Bank, about 3.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sirisangabo Pedesa?BOC, about 2.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sirisangabo Pedesa?Lanka Filling Station, about 0.8 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Sirisangabo Pedesa?LK7215130 (OCHA common operational dataset)