# Ussawa GN division, Ibbagamuwa DS Division – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/ussawa/

Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division 

# Ussawa

Ussawa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **2.72 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 2.7km²
- 164 mtypical elevation

## Where is Ussawa?

Ussawa 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 5 other GN divisions: [Diggalawatta](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/diggalawatta/), [Diyathure](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/diyathure/), [Gurussa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/gurussa/), [Nabeta](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/nabeta/) and [Neerammulla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/neerammulla/). By area it is the 5408th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.3% of [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/). The centre of Ussawa is about 109 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.6673° N, 80.5030° E. Local names: උස්සව .

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 Ussawa

### Nearby, outside Ussawa

- The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella8.0 km
- Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola11 km
- Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla12 km
- Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla12 km
- Peak · attraction, Arankele12 km
- Alugolla · attraction, Alugolla15 km
- Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera15 km
- Sirilak Spice and Herbal Botanical Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella17 km
- Spice Garden #50 · attraction, Kavudupelella17 km
- Paramount Spice Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella17 km
- Royal Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela17 km
- New Paradise Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela17 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: Ussawa

- 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) · Colombo87 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo116 km

### Nearest railway station

Ganewatte (Hindawewa), about 17 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 17:53).

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 Ussawa

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Ussawa. Settlements here lie between about 158 m and 184 m above sea level (median 164 m).

- Makulgolla
- Nabadawela
- Ussawa

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 Ussawa 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 Ussawa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Wahara Ayurvedic Medical Center · Madipola 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.68606&mlon=80.57664#map=17/7.68606/80.57664) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Puswellegama 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.63736&mlon=80.50515#map=17/7.63736/80.50515) 

ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Siyambalawehera 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59898&mlon=80.48110#map=17/7.59898/80.48110) 

Hotel Bougainvillea Hotel · Medamulla 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.64875&mlon=80.51304#map=17/7.64875/80.51304) 

Mall Matrixx Showroom · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48865&mlon=80.36446#map=17/7.48865/80.36446) 

School Neerammulla Jayanthi Vidyalaya · Neerammulla 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.64933&mlon=80.48995#map=17/7.64933/80.48995) 

College Weera Keppetipola National College Akuramboda,Matale · Akuramboda 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.64942&mlon=80.60150#map=17/7.64942/80.60150) 

Police station Gokarella Police Station · Siyambalawehera 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59539&mlon=80.48023#map=17/7.59539/80.48023) 

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
- Hangamuwa
- 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
- Wadupola
- Welgala
- Wewalagama

## Quick answers

- Where is Ussawa?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Ussawa?Diggalawatta, Diyathure, Gurussa, Nabeta and Neerammulla
- What is there to see in Ussawa?The Cocoons viewpoint, Dolukanda Cave 2, Dolukanda Cave, Dolukanda Sunset
- What time zone is Ussawa in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Ussawa?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Ussawa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ussawa?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ussawa?Settlements lie between 158 m and 184 m
- What is the best time to visit Ussawa?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ussawa?Wahara Ayurvedic Medical Center, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ussawa?Bank of Ceylon, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ussawa?People's Bank ATM, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ussawa?Lanka Filling Station, about 8.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ussawa?LK6130055 (OCHA common operational dataset)