# Batapola Central GN division, Ambalangoda DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/batapola-central/

Grama Niladhari division · Ambalangoda DS Division 

# Batapola Central

Batapola Central is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ambalangoda DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **4.09 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 4.1km²
- 20 mtypical elevation

## Where is Batapola Central?

Batapola Central lies in [Ambalangoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/), [Galle District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 8 other GN divisions: [Batapola North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/batapola-north/), [Batapola South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/batapola-south/), [Batapola West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/batapola-west/), [Dorala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/dorala/), [Galagoda Atta](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/galagoda-atta/), [Jayabima](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/jayabima/), [Kondagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/kondagala/) and [Thanipolgahalanga](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/thanipolgahalanga/). By area it is the 3665th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 8.3% of [Ambalangoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/ambalangoda/). The centre of Batapola Central is about 84 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.2351° N, 80.1222° E. Local names: බටපොල මධ්‍යම .

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 Batapola Central

### Nearby, outside Batapola Central

- Isidi Aquarium · aquarium, Igala Thalawa5.1 km
- Moonstone Mines · attraction, Udakerewa5.1 km
- Tukkawadu Mask Museum · museum, Maha Ambalangoda6.8 km
- Turtle Farm · zoo, Urawatta7.6 km
- Ambalangoda Beach · beach, Patabendimulla7.8 km
- Ariyapala Masks Museum · museum, Patabendimulla7.9 km
- Akurala Beach · beach, Akurala South8.1 km
- Tsunami Photo Museum Telwatta · museum, Thelwatta8.3 km
- General Tsunami Photo Museum · museum, Pereliya North8.3 km
- Community Tsunami Education Center and Tsunami Museum · museum, Pereliya North8.3 km
- Tsunami Monument · monument, Pereliya North8.5 km
- Turtle Hatchery · zoo, Pereliya South8.7 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: Batapola Central

- 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) · Galle35 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo70 km

### Nearest railway station

Madampagama (Wenamulla), about 7.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:57).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](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 Batapola Central

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Batapola Central. Settlements here lie between about 15 m and 32 m above sea level (median 20 m).

- Batakele
- Eriyagahadola
- Kuruluhena
- Mahawatta
- Pahalagoda

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).

## Weather in Batapola Central and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Galle District, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 2,174 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (334 mm) and the driest Feb (85 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 95 

Feb 27 85 

Mar 28 124 

Apr 28 221 

May 28 243 

Jun 28 146 

Jul 27 116 

Aug 27 139 

Sep 27 189 

Oct 27 280 

Nov 27 334 

Dec 27 202 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Batapola Central

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Karandeniya District Hospital · Borakanda 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.26899&mlon=80.09919#map=17/6.26899/80.09919) 

Bank Peoples Bank · Igala Thalawa 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27547&mlon=80.14038#map=17/6.27547/80.14038) 

ATM Commercial Bank of Ceylon · Cheena Koratuwa 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03566&mlon=80.21651#map=17/6.03566/80.21651) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Old Colony 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24873&mlon=80.14990#map=17/6.24873/80.14990) 

Hotel Nawalakanda Holiday Resort · Ethkandura 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24472&mlon=80.14343#map=17/6.24472/80.14343) 

Mall Karandeniya Shopping Center · Mahaedanda 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27117&mlon=80.09290#map=17/6.27117/80.09290) 

School Care Bear Kids International Pre School · Thanipolgahalanga 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24548&mlon=80.11353#map=17/6.24548/80.11353) 

College Meetiyagoda Primary School · Meetiyagoda 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19104&mlon=80.09637#map=17/6.19104/80.09637) 

Police station Elpitiya Police Station · Igala Thalawa 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27912&mlon=80.14297#map=17/6.27912/80.14297) 

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 Ambalangoda DS Division

- Batadoowa
- Batapola East
- Batapola North
- Batapola South
- Batapola West
- Diddeliya
- Domanvila
- Dorala
- Eranavila
- Godahena
- Heppumulla
- Hirewatta
- Kaluwadumulla
- Karittakanda
- Keraminiya
- Kobeithuduwa
- Kondagala
- Lewdoowa
- Maha Ambalangoda
- Meetiyagoda
- Metiwala
- Nawagama
- Nindana
- Okanda
- Paniyandoowa
- Patabendimulla
- Polhunnawa
- Polwatta
- Poramba
- Thalgasgoda
- Thanipolgahalanga
- Thilakapura
- Udakerewa
- Vilegoda
- Walakada

## Quick answers

- Where is Batapola Central?In Ambalangoda DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Batapola Central?Batapola North, Batapola South, Batapola West, Dorala, Galagoda Atta, Jayabima, Kondagala and Thanipolgahalanga
- What is there to see in Batapola Central?Isidi Aquarium, Moonstone Mines, Tukkawadu Mask Museum, Turtle Farm
- What time zone is Batapola Central in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Batapola Central?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Batapola Central?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Batapola Central?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Batapola Central?Settlements lie between 15 m and 32 m
- What is the best time to visit Batapola Central?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Batapola Central?Karandeniya District Hospital, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Batapola Central?Peoples Bank, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Batapola Central?Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Batapola Central?Lanka Filling Station, about 3.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Batapola Central?LK3133055 (OCHA common operational dataset)