# Ambahenwewa GN division, Kuliyapitiya East DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/ambahenwewa/

Grama Niladhari division · Kuliyapitiya East DS Division 

# Ambahenwewa

Ambahenwewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kuliyapitiya East DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **0.78 km²**.

- 0.8km²

## Where is Ambahenwewa?

Ambahenwewa lies in [Kuliyapitiya East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/), [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 4 other GN divisions: [Bogahapitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/bogahapitiya/), [Bogamulla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/bogamulla/), [Dehigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/dehigama/) and [Siyambalagaskotuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/siyambalagaskotuwa/). By area it is the 11062nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.7% of [Kuliyapitiya East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/). The centre of Ambahenwewa is about 72 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.4888° N, 80.1945° E. Local names: අඹහේන්වැව .

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 Ambahenwewa

### Nearby, outside Ambahenwewa

- Rangallepola · viewpoint, Rangallepola12 km
- King Vijaya Tomb · ruins, Kanduboda12 km
- Wadakada Ella Falls · waterfall, Wadawa13 km
- Palace of King Parakramabahu II · attraction, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Dambadeniya Anciant Kingdom Rock · attraction, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Maliga Gala · archaeological site, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Dambadeniya Museum · museum, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Outer wall · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km
- Three ancient image houses · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km
- Massive tree with ruins around · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km
- Circular ruin · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km
- Image House · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 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: Ambahenwewa

- 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) · Colombo48 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo82 km

### Nearest railway station

Thalawattegedara (Kolambalamulla), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:55).

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.

## Weather in Ambahenwewa 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 Ambahenwewa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Katupotha Divisional Hospital · Polpitiya 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.53366&mlon=80.18660#map=17/7.53366/80.18660) 

Bank Peoples Bank Narammala NWP · Narammala 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43274&mlon=80.21473#map=17/7.43274/80.21473) 

ATM PET · Kurunegala Town - Central 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48208&mlon=80.35983#map=17/7.48208/80.35983) 

Petrol pump Ganangamuwa Lanka Filling Station · Ganangamuwa 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.45972&mlon=80.13168#map=17/7.45972/80.13168) 

Hotel Lundon Hotel · Pothuhera 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48305&mlon=80.16742#map=17/7.48305/80.16742) 

Mall Wariyapola Shopping Complex · Wariyapola 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.62005&mlon=80.24552#map=17/7.62005/80.24552) 

School Ruwangiri School · Bogamulla 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.50002&mlon=80.20449#map=17/7.50002/80.20449) 

College Annoor Arabic College · Siyambalagaskotuwa 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.49142&mlon=80.18936#map=17/7.49142/80.18936) 

Police station Katupotha Police Station · Wathukana 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.53527&mlon=80.19298#map=17/7.53527/80.19298) 

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 Kuliyapitiya East DS Division

- Alahitiyawa
- Andigedara
- Arakyala
- Barigoda
- Bihalpola
- Bogahapitiya
- Bogamulla
- Dalupothagama
- Deekirikewa
- Dehigama
- Dethawa
- Etampola
- Galgammulla
- Ganangamuwa
- Godagama
- Hewanellagara
- Horombawa
- Ihala Muruthenge
- Karagahagedara
- Karangamuwa
- Kekunagolla
- Konduruwapola
- Kosgolla
- Kotadeniyawa
- Kureekotuwa
- Mahagama
- Medelpola
- Molligoda
- Nakkawatta
- Nettipolagedara
- Pahala Muruthenge
- Panavitiya
- Polpitiya
- Pothuhera
- Pothuwewa
- Ranasgalla
- Rathneheruwa
- Saliyala
- Siyambalagaskotuwa
- Thalliyadda
- Thelahera
- Thoranegedara
- Udagedara
- Wakkunuwala

## Quick answers

- Where is Ambahenwewa?In Kuliyapitiya East DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Ambahenwewa?Bogahapitiya, Bogamulla, Dehigama and Siyambalagaskotuwa
- What is there to see in Ambahenwewa?Rangallepola, King Vijaya Tomb, Wadakada Ella Falls, Palace of King Parakramabahu II
- What time zone is Ambahenwewa in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Ambahenwewa?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Ambahenwewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Ambahenwewa?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ambahenwewa?Katupotha Divisional Hospital, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ambahenwewa?Peoples Bank Narammala NWP, about 6.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ambahenwewa?PET, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ambahenwewa?Ganangamuwa Lanka Filling Station, about 7.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ambahenwewa?LK6169075 (OCHA common operational dataset)