# Deraniyagala South GN division, Deraniyagala DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/deraniyagala-south/ Grama Niladhari division · Deraniyagala DS Division # Deraniyagala South Deraniyagala South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Deraniyagala DS Division, Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **6.73 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 6.7km² - 126 mtypical elevation ## Where is Deraniyagala South? Deraniyagala South lies in [Deraniyagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/), [Kegalle District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/), [Sabaragamuwa Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 8 other GN divisions: [Deraniyagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/deraniyagala/), [Dikella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/dehiowita/dikella/), [Lassegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/lassegama/), [Miyanavita](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/miyanavita/), [Nakkavita](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/nakkavita/), [Rasnakkanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/rasnakkanda/), [Udapola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/udapola/) and [Wattegedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/wattegedara/). By area it is the 2031st largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.0% of [Deraniyagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/). The centre of Deraniyagala South is about 54 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.9208° N, 80.3384° E. Local names: දැරණියගල දකුණ . 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 Deraniyagala South ### Nearby, outside Deraniyagala South - rafting no 99 · attraction, Kalukohuthenna13 km - Seethawaka Maligawa · ruins, Maniyangama13 km - Bopath Ella · viewpoint, Devipahala14 km - Bopath Falls · attraction, Kiragala14 km - Beli-Lena Caves · archaeological site, Mahabage14 km - Kalu Diya Wala · attraction, Nedurana15 km - Olu Ella water fall · attraction, Dombepola17 km - Ruwanwella Suspension Bridge · viewpoint, Ruwanwella17 km - Seethagangula · viewpoint, Siripagama17 km - Batadombalena · archaeological site, Gileemale North17 km - Gal Goa · cave, Kottellena18 km - Laxapana Falls · waterfall, Kottellena18 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: Deraniyagala South - 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 - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo51 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo58 km ### Nearest railway station Avissawella (Ukwatta), about 15 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:12, 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. ## Villages and localities in Deraniyagala South Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Deraniyagala South. Settlements here lie between about 72 m and 238 m above sea level (median 126 m). - Ambanawela - Lassanagama - Lassegama - Udahenkanda 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 Deraniyagala South Named natural and historic features inside Deraniyagala South, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Miyanawita Oya ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Panawalkanda · 276 m ### Estates 4 rubber estates. - Jackelyn - Laudale - Paladeniya - Udahenkanda Estate 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 Deraniyagala South and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kegalle District, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 1,762 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (274 mm) and the driest Jul (82 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and June to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 108 Feb 22 86 Mar 23 104 Apr 24 175 May 24 164 Jun 23 101 Jul 23 82 Aug 23 92 Sep 23 129 Oct 23 234 Nov 22 274 Dec 22 212 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Deraniyagala South Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Deraniyagala Divisional Hospital · Deraniyagala 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.93212&mlon=80.33651#map=17/6.93212/80.33651) Bank People's Bank · Deraniyagala 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.92807&mlon=80.33962#map=17/6.92807/80.33962) ATM People's Bank ATM · Alawathura 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.10666&mlon=80.33501#map=17/7.10666/80.33501) Petrol pump Deraniyaala Filling Station · Deraniyagala 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.92790&mlon=80.34014#map=17/6.92790/80.34014) Hotel Udapola Bungalow by Lalan Leisure · Udapola 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90569&mlon=80.34212#map=17/6.90569/80.34212) Mall Google Fashion · Kithulgala North 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99749&mlon=80.40796#map=17/6.99749/80.40796) School Deraniyagala Primary School · Deraniyagala 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.93259&mlon=80.33729#map=17/6.93259/80.33729) College University College of Batangala · Rangegama 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.91174&mlon=80.25150#map=17/6.91174/80.25150) Police station Police Station Deraniyagala · Deraniyagala 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.93154&mlon=80.33590#map=17/6.93154/80.33590) 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 Deraniyagala DS Division - Anhettigama - Ballahela - Basnagala - Behenella - Demeda - Deraniyagala - Dikellakanda - Dodawatta - Keerihena - Kosgahakanda - Lassegama - Magala - Maliboda - Miyanavita - Nakkavita - Nilwala - Panakoora - Pandaha - Poddenikanda - Polgaswatta - Rasnakkanda - Udabage - Udapola - Wattegedara - Yatiwala ## Quick answers - Where is Deraniyagala South?In Deraniyagala DS Division, Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Deraniyagala South?Deraniyagala, Dikella, Lassegama, Miyanavita, Nakkavita, Rasnakkanda, Udapola and Wattegedara - What is there to see in Deraniyagala South?rafting no 99, Seethawaka Maligawa, Bopath Ella, Bopath Falls - What time zone is Deraniyagala South in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Deraniyagala South?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Deraniyagala South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Deraniyagala South?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Deraniyagala South?Settlements lie between 72 m and 238 m - What is the highest point in Deraniyagala South?Panawalkanda (276 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Deraniyagala South?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Deraniyagala South?Deraniyagala Divisional Hospital, about 1.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Deraniyagala South?People's Bank, about 0.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Deraniyagala South?People's Bank ATM, about 21 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Deraniyagala South?Deraniyaala Filling Station, about 0.8 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Deraniyagala South?LK9233095 (OCHA common operational dataset)