# Kudawa GN division, Kalawana DS Division, Ratnapura District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/kudawa/ Grama Niladhari division · Kalawana DS Division # Kudawa Kudawa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kalawana DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **34.1 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 34.1km² - 11mapped services - 496 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kudawa? Kudawa lies in [Kalawana DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/), [Ratnapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/), [Sabaragamuwa Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 9 other GN divisions: [Gangalagamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/gangalagamuwa/), [Hapugoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/hapugoda/), [Kalukandawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/palindanuwara/kalukandawa/), [Kosmulla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/neluwa/kosmulla/), [Panapola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/panapola/), [Thambalagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/neluwa/thambalagama/), [Warukandeniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/neluwa/warukandeniya/), [Weddagala West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/weddagala-west/) and [Wewagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/wewagama/). By area it is the 216th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 8.9% of [Kalawana DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kalawana/). The centre of Kudawa is about 84 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.4270° N, 80.4129° E. Local names: කුඩව . 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 Kudawa OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Kudawa: 3 attractions. - Duwili Ella · attraction - Giant Nawada tree · attraction - Sinharaja National Park · attraction ### Nearby, outside Kudawa - Dooli Ella Waterfall · attraction, Kosmulla4.5 km - Uranwatuna Ella · waterfall, Lankagama7.1 km - Gal Oruwa Ella · waterfall, Lankagama7.1 km - Thattu Ella · waterfall, Warukandeniya7.2 km - Brahmana Ella Water Fall · waterfall, Warukandeniya7.2 km - Sinharaja, Lankagama Entrance · attraction, Lankagama7.5 km - Lankagama Sangili Palama · viewpoint, Lankagama8.1 km - Sinharaja Conservation Centre · attraction, Mederipitiya10 km - Pebotuwa Ella · waterfall, Pebotuwa13 km - Eli Hatha · waterfall, Delwala13 km - Hathmale Ella · viewpoint, Poddana15 km - Raja Wetunu Ella · attraction, Kiriweldola16 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: Kudawa - 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 - Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle49 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo73 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:10, 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 Kudawa Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Kudawa. - Kongahakanda - Kudawa - Kudawe 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 Kudawa Named natural and historic features inside Kudawa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Koskulana Ganga ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains. - Moulawella · 712 m - Kobahadu · 490 m ### Estates 1 estate. - Petiya Kanda 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 Kudawa and the best time to visit Using the climate of Ratnapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C), after allowing for this place being about 211 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,783 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (273 mm) and the driest Feb (81 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 23 96 Feb 23 81 Mar 24 106 Apr 25 180 May 24 178 Jun 24 106 Jul 23 87 Aug 24 106 Sep 24 149 Oct 23 232 Nov 23 273 Dec 23 190 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kudawa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Rural Hospital · Neluwa 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.37970&mlon=80.37432#map=17/6.37970/80.37432) Bank RDB Bank · Neluwa 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.37806&mlon=80.36211#map=17/6.37806/80.36211) ATM Nations Trust Bank ATM · Ratnapura Town North 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.67975&mlon=80.40566#map=17/6.67975/80.40566) Petrol pump Neluwa Filling Station · Neluwa 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.37765&mlon=80.36106#map=17/6.37765/80.36106) Hotel Jansen's Bungalow · Kudawa 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.44156&mlon=80.41328#map=17/6.44156/80.41328) Mall Pelawatta Stores · Pelawatta West North 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.40530&mlon=80.21605#map=17/6.40530/80.21605) School Primary School · Kudawa 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.44140&mlon=80.42120#map=17/6.44140/80.42120) College IVA Para Medical Campus Tangalle · Thalangalla West 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29171&mlon=80.37622#map=17/6.29171/80.37622) Police station Neluwa Police Station · Neluwa 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.37972&mlon=80.35890#map=17/6.37972/80.35890) 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 Kudawa Places mapped inside Kudawa in open map data, by type. - Hotels9 - Schools1 - Pharmacies1 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 Kalawana DS Division - Davugalagama - Delgoda East - Delgoda West - Dolekanda - Gangalagamuwa - Hangarangala - Hapugoda - Ilumbakanda - Jathuwangoda - Kalawana East - Kalawana West - Kathlana - Kodippilikanda - Koswatta - Kudumeeriya - Kukulegama North - Kukulegama South - Meepagama - Panapola - Pitigalakanda - Pothupitiya North - Pothupitiya South - Rambuka - Samanpura - Thanabela - Thapassarakanda - Wathurawa - Weddagala East - Weddagala West - Wembiyagoda - Wewagama - Wewelkandura ## Quick answers - Where is Kudawa?In Kalawana DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Kudawa?Gangalagamuwa, Hapugoda, Kalukandawa, Kosmulla, Panapola, Thambalagama, Warukandeniya, Weddagala West and Wewagama - What is there to see in Kudawa?Duwili Ella, Giant Nawada tree, Sinharaja National Park - What time zone is Kudawa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Kudawa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Kudawa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kudawa?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the highest point in Kudawa?Moulawella (712 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kudawa?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Kudawa?Rural Hospital, about 6.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kudawa?RDB Bank, about 7.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Kudawa?Nations Trust Bank ATM, about 28 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kudawa?Neluwa Filling Station, about 7.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Kudawa?LK9133145 (OCHA common operational dataset)