# Galapitamada GN division, Ruwanwella DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/galapitamada/ Grama Niladhari division · Ruwanwella DS Division # Galapitamada Galapitamada is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ruwanwella DS Division, Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **2.37 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2.4km² - 2mapped services - 170 mtypical elevation ## Where is Galapitamada? Galapitamada lies in [Ruwanwella DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/), [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 7 other GN divisions: [Alpitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/warakapola/alpitiya/), [Dunumala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/dunumala/), [Hallawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/warakapola/hallawa/), [Kadigamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/kadigamuwa/), [Lewangama North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/lewangama-north/), [Walgampatha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/walgampatha/) and [Welhella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/warakapola/welhella/). By area it is the 6078th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.7% of [Ruwanwella DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/). The centre of Galapitamada is about 48 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.1322° N, 80.2349° E. Local names: ගලපිටමඩ . 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 Galapitamada ### Nearby, outside Galapitamada - Dunumala ella · attraction, Uduwaka4.0 km - Algama Water fall · attraction, Algama Ihalagama7.1 km - Dedigama Musium · museum, Dedigama8.9 km - Dedigama Museum · museum, Dedigama8.9 km - Dedigama Kota Vehera · archaeological site, Dedigama9.0 km - Ruwanwella Suspension Bridge · viewpoint, Ruwanwella9.9 km - Kešu · attraction, Bataleeya13 km - Weladha Ella Waterfall · viewpoint, Kendawa15 km - Bothale Walawwa · castle or fort, Bothale Pahalagama East15 km - Statue of Lord buddha · monument, Nambadaluwa East15 km - Rikili ella water fall · attraction, Udapotha15 km - Dikkande Mansion · attraction, Happitiya17 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: Galapitamada - 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) · Colombo39 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo52 km ### Nearest railway station Ambepussa (Keenadeniya), about 16 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 Galapitamada Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Galapitamada. Settlements here lie between about 151 m and 215 m above sea level (median 170 m). - Alpitiya - Dandeniya Pahala - Galapitamada 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 Galapitamada Named natural and historic features inside Galapitamada, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 rubber estate. - Mahakande 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 Galapitamada 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 Galapitamada Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Kelani Valley Hospital · Etha Udakanda 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.13576&mlon=80.19364#map=17/7.13576/80.19364) Bank People's Bank · Galapitamada 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.13969&mlon=80.23454#map=17/7.13969/80.23454) ATM People's Bank ATM · Alawathura 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.10666&mlon=80.33501#map=17/7.10666/80.33501) Petrol pump Filling Station · Doranuwa 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.06852&mlon=80.26514#map=17/7.06852/80.26514) Hotel Asiri Hotel and Reception Hall · Mattamagoda 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.10483&mlon=80.27635#map=17/7.10483/80.27635) Mall New Sandagiri · Nambadaluwa East 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.14201&mlon=80.09793#map=17/7.14201/80.09793) School Walagamaba Maha Vidyalaya · Galapitamada 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.14115&mlon=80.23464#map=17/7.14115/80.23464) College Senitway Education Academy · Kannattota 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.08764&mlon=80.27652#map=17/7.08764/80.27652) Police station Ruwanwella Police Station · Ruwanwella 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04623&mlon=80.25429#map=17/7.04623/80.25429) 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 Galapitamada Places mapped inside Galapitamada in open map data, by type. - Banks1 - Schools1 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 Ruwanwella DS Division - Amithirigala North - Amithirigala South - Batuvita - Bopetta - Daluwalana - Dannoruwa - Doranuwa - Dunumala - Gonagala North - Gonagala West - Gonaramba - Imbulana - Indurana - Kadigamuwa - Kannattota - Lenagala - Lewangama North - Lewangama South - Mahadeniya - Mahakanda - Mahalla - Mapitigama - Medagoda - Moraliya - Morathota - Morawatta - Nivunhella - Palle Kanugala - Pethangoda - Puranpotta - Ruwanwella - Siyambalawala - Udakanugala - Wahakula - Waharaka - Walgampatha - Wendala ## Quick answers - Where is Galapitamada?In Ruwanwella DS Division, Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Galapitamada?Alpitiya, Dunumala, Hallawa, Kadigamuwa, Lewangama North, Walgampatha and Welhella - What is there to see in Galapitamada?Dunumala ella, Algama Water fall, Dedigama Musium, Dedigama Museum - What time zone is Galapitamada in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Galapitamada?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Galapitamada?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Galapitamada?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Galapitamada?Settlements lie between 151 m and 215 m - What is the best time to visit Galapitamada?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Galapitamada?Kelani Valley Hospital, about 4.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Galapitamada?People's Bank, about 0.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Galapitamada?People's Bank ATM, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Galapitamada?Filling Station, about 7.8 km from the centre - How many banks are in Galapitamada?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Galapitamada?LK9221010 (OCHA common operational dataset)