# Pethangoda GN division, Ruwanwella DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/pethangoda/ Grama Niladhari division · Ruwanwella DS Division # Pethangoda Pethangoda is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ruwanwella DS Division, Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **5.17 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 5.2km² - 65 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pethangoda? Pethangoda 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 11 other GN divisions: [Doranuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/doranuwa/), [Gonaramba](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/gonaramba/), [Imbulana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/imbulana/), [Kannattota](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/kannattota/), [Lewangama North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/lewangama-north/), [Lewangama South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/lewangama-south/), [Mattamagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/yatiyantota/mattamagoda/), [Nivunhella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/nivunhella/), [Pahala Lenagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/warakapola/pahala-lenagala/), [Pallepelpita](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/warakapola/pallepelpita/) and [Siyambalawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/siyambalawala/). By area it is the 2824th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.7% of [Ruwanwella DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/ruwanwella/). The centre of Pethangoda is about 49 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.0878° N, 80.2666° E. Local names: පෙතන්ගොඩ . 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 Pethangoda ### Nearby, outside Pethangoda - Ruwanwella Suspension Bridge · viewpoint, Ruwanwella5.1 km - Dunumala ella · attraction, Uduwaka9.8 km - Weladha Ella Waterfall · viewpoint, Kendawa11 km - Rikili ella water fall · attraction, Udapotha12 km - Algama Water fall · attraction, Algama Ihalagama12 km - Olu Ella water fall · attraction, Dombepola13 km - Nalangana Falls · viewpoint, Uduwa13 km - Dedigama Museum · museum, Dedigama13 km - Dedigama Musium · museum, Dedigama13 km - Dedigama Kota Vehera · archaeological site, Dedigama13 km - Rukmal Ella Waterfall · viewpoint, Dedugala14 km - Ganthuna Ella · waterfall, Ganthuna Pallegama South16 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: Pethangoda - 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) · Colombo43 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo51 km ### Nearest railway station Avissawella (Ukwatta), 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 Pethangoda Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Pethangoda. - Atalawa - Wattegammedda 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 Pethangoda Named natural and historic features inside Pethangoda, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Atalawa Ela ### Estates 1 rubber estate. - Hathmatte 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 Pethangoda 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 Pethangoda Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Base Hospital Karawanella · Wendala 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02454&mlon=80.26173#map=17/7.02454/80.26173) Bank Sampath Bank Ruwanwella · Ruwanwella 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04701&mlon=80.25400#map=17/7.04701/80.25400) ATM People's Bank ATM · Alawathura 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.10666&mlon=80.33501#map=17/7.10666/80.33501) Petrol pump Filling Station · Doranuwa 2.1 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 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.10483&mlon=80.27635#map=17/7.10483/80.27635) Mall Seetha Shoe Palace... · Avissawella 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.95219&mlon=80.21282#map=17/6.95219/80.21282) School IQRA Primary School, Kannaththota · Kannattota 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.08120&mlon=80.27722#map=17/7.08120/80.27722) College Senitway Education Academy · Kannattota 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.08764&mlon=80.27652#map=17/7.08764/80.27652) Police station Ruwanwella Police Station · Ruwanwella 4.8 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. ## Other GN divisions in Ruwanwella DS Division - Amithirigala North - Amithirigala South - Batuvita - Bopetta - Daluwalana - Dannoruwa - Doranuwa - Dunumala - Galapitamada - 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 - Puranpotta - Ruwanwella - Siyambalawala - Udakanugala - Wahakula - Waharaka - Walgampatha - Wendala ## Quick answers - Where is Pethangoda?In Ruwanwella DS Division, Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pethangoda?Doranuwa, Gonaramba, Imbulana, Kannattota, Lewangama North, Lewangama South, Mattamagoda, Nivunhella, Pahala Lenagala, Pallepelpita and Siyambalawala - What is there to see in Pethangoda?Ruwanwella Suspension Bridge, Dunumala ella, Weladha Ella Waterfall, Rikili ella water fall - What time zone is Pethangoda in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pethangoda?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pethangoda?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pethangoda?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Pethangoda?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Pethangoda?Base Hospital Karawanella, about 7.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pethangoda?Sampath Bank Ruwanwella, about 4.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pethangoda?People's Bank ATM, about 7.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pethangoda?Filling Station, about 2.1 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pethangoda?LK9221085 (OCHA common operational dataset)