# Hangamuwa GN division, Ibbagamuwa DS Division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/hangamuwa/ Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division # Hangamuwa Hangamuwa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **3.30 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 3.3km² - 113 mtypical elevation ## Where is Hangamuwa? Hangamuwa lies in [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/), [Kurunegala District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/), [North Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 6 other GN divisions: [Bakmeegolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/bakmeegolla/), [Bogamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/bogamuwa/), [Mahamookalanyaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/mahamookalanyaya/), [Narampola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/mallawapitiya/narampola/), [Pannala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/pannala/) and [Wadupola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/wadupola/). By area it is the 4526th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.5% of [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/). The centre of Hangamuwa is about 92 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.5405° N, 80.4196° E. Local names: හංගමුව . 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 Hangamuwa ### Nearby, outside Hangamuwa - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East7.9 km - Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera7.9 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East8.0 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North8.3 km - The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella8.8 km - Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola9.1 km - Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla9.3 km - Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla9.6 km - Sucharitha's House · monument, Aswedduma10 km - Peak · attraction, Arankele14 km - Melwatte Children Park · theme park, Amunugama16 km - Nisala Suwa Arana · nature reserve, Handugala18 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: Hangamuwa - 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 - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo71 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo99 km ### Nearest railway station Wellawa (Wellawa), about 6.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:54). 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 Hangamuwa Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Hangamuwa. Settlements here lie between about 105 m and 118 m above sea level (median 113 m). - Bakmeegolla - Dehelvehera - Embalawa - Galketigama - Hangomuwa - Hindamada - Kosgahapelessa 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 Hangamuwa Named natural and historic features inside Hangamuwa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Embalawa 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 Hangamuwa and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kurunegala District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,599 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (270 mm) and the driest Feb (55 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 61 Feb 26 55 Mar 28 94 Apr 28 182 May 28 162 Jun 27 93 Jul 27 65 Aug 27 76 Sep 27 118 Oct 27 258 Nov 26 270 Dec 26 165 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Hangamuwa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Wayamba Medical center · Udawela 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54604&mlon=80.44881#map=17/7.54604/80.44881) Bank sanasa bank · Bamunugedara 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.50960&mlon=80.36474#map=17/7.50960/80.36474) ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) Petrol pump St. Anthony's Filling and Service Station · Pannala 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.53234&mlon=80.43553#map=17/7.53234/80.43553) Hotel Kroll Village · Narampola 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.51892&mlon=80.42513#map=17/7.51892/80.42513) Mall Matrixx Showroom · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48865&mlon=80.36446#map=17/7.48865/80.36446) School Al-Mina Muslim Vidyalaya · Bakmeegolla 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.52730&mlon=80.43117#map=17/7.52730/80.43117) College OEIC - Kurunegala · Kurunegala Town - North East 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.49513&mlon=80.36856#map=17/7.49513/80.36856) Police station Rideegama Police Station · Wewegedara 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54808&mlon=80.49244#map=17/7.54808/80.49244) 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 Ibbagamuwa DS Division - Ambanpola - Aragama - Bakmeegolla - Bandipola - Bogamuwa - Daramitipola - Deeyawa - Dehelgamuwa - Dewagiriya - Diddeniya - Diggalawatta - Diyathure - Doluwa - Galketigama - Ganegoda - Godagama - Godarathmale - Gurussa - Henegedara - Hiddana - Hipawwa - Ibbagamuwa - Ihala Gokarella - Ipalawa - Kahatawela - Kandegedara - Kandulawa - Karandagolla - Katupotha - Kendawala - Kimbulwana Oya - Kiribamuna - Kirindigalla - Kumbalanga - Lenawa - Madigedethilianga - Mahagama - Mahamookalanyaya - Manapaya - Medagampola - Medagedara - Medamulla - Meddeketiya - Megodadiyathure - Muruthawa - Nabeta - Neerammulla - Neketta - Nelliya - Nembilikumbura - Nindapella - Omaragolla - Panliyadda - Pannala - Peddawa - Periyakadunelawa - Pitapahamuna - Polgolla - Polkatuwa - Pudukkulama - Puswellegama - Ragedara - Siyambalawehera - Thalgodapitiya - Thammita - Thihawa - Udathammita - Udawela - Unit 3 - Ussawa - Wadupola - Welgala - Wewalagama ## Quick answers - Where is Hangamuwa?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Hangamuwa?Bakmeegolla, Bogamuwa, Mahamookalanyaya, Narampola, Pannala and Wadupola - What is there to see in Hangamuwa?Reservation, Pahan Gala Viewpoint, Reservation, Reservation - What time zone is Hangamuwa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Hangamuwa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Hangamuwa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Hangamuwa?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Hangamuwa?Settlements lie between 105 m and 118 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Hangamuwa?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Hangamuwa?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Hangamuwa?Wayamba Medical center, about 3.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Hangamuwa?sanasa bank, about 7.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Hangamuwa?People's Bank ATM, about 8.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hangamuwa?St. Anthony's Filling and Service Station, about 2.0 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Hangamuwa?LK6130320 (OCHA common operational dataset)