# Godapitiya GN division, Balapitiya DS Division, Galle District

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/godapitiya/

Grama Niladhari division · Balapitiya DS Division 

# Godapitiya

Godapitiya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Balapitiya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **0.37 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 0.4km²
- 16 mtypical elevation

## Where is Godapitiya?

Godapitiya lies in [Balapitiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/), [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 6 other GN divisions: [Ahungalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/ahungalla/), [Bogahapitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/bogahapitiya/), [Hegalla-Piyagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/hegalla-piyagama/), [Katuvila](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/katuvila/), [Kosgoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/kosgoda/) and [Middaramulla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/middaramulla/). By area it is the 13038th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.7% of [Balapitiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/). The centre of Godapitiya is about 71 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.3227° N, 80.0384° E. Local names: ගොඩපිටිය .

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 Godapitiya

### Nearby, outside Godapitiya

- Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Kosgoda0.9 km
- Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center · zoo, Kosgoda1.7 km
- Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project · attraction, Wathuregama2.5 km
- Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Doowemodara4.2 km
- Madu River Safari No 07 · attraction, Brahmanawatta South5.5 km
- Induruwa sea turtle farm · attraction, Kaikawala6.4 km
- coconut · nature reserve, Yalegama7.0 km
- Puppet Museum · museum, Walagedara7.2 km
- Ambalangoda Beach · beach, Randombe South8.2 km
- Sea Turtle Research Project · zoo, Warahena9.1 km
- Sea Turtle conservation center · attraction, Warahena9.1 km
- Ariyapala Masks Museum · museum, Patabendimulla9.1 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: Godapitiya

- 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) · Galle48 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo58 km

### Nearest railway station

Piyagama (Kudagodagama), about 0.9 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 06:12, 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 2026-11-02](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 Godapitiya

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Godapitiya.

- Karittapitiya
- Pitiyagoda

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 Godapitiya 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 Godapitiya

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kosgoda Hospital · Kosgoda 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33646&mlon=80.02965#map=17/6.33646/80.02965) 

Bank BOC Ahungalla · Middaramulla 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31536&mlon=80.03492#map=17/6.31536/80.03492) 

ATM Commercial Bank of Ceylon · Cheena Koratuwa 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03566&mlon=80.21651#map=17/6.03566/80.21651) 

Petrol pump Ahungalla Filling Station · Ahungalla 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31712&mlon=80.03363#map=17/6.31712/80.03363) 

Hotel BoBo's Bed & Breakfast · Middaramulla 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31780&mlon=80.03348#map=17/6.31780/80.03348) 

Mall Kanelma Shopping Centre · Wellabada 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29139&mlon=80.04091#map=17/6.29139/80.04091) 

School Hegalle maha vidyalaya · Hegalla-Piyagama 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.32529&mlon=80.03493#map=17/6.32529/80.03493) 

College Ahungalla Rajapaksha College · Ahungalla 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31356&mlon=80.03419#map=17/6.31356/80.03419) 

Police station Kosgoda · Kosgoda 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33534&mlon=80.03036#map=17/6.33534/80.03036) 

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 Balapitiya DS Division

- Ahungalla
- Andadola
- Balapitiya
- Berathuduwa
- Bogahapitiya
- Bogahawatta
- Boraluketiya
- Brahmanawatta North
- Brahmanawatta South
- Doowemodara
- Elathota
- Galmangoda
- Galvehera
- Heenatiya North
- Heenatiya South
- Hegalla-Piyagama
- Kadiragonna
- Kandegoda
- Katuvila
- Kosgoda
- Kudagodagama
- Kurunduwatta
- Madoowa
- Mahakarawa
- Mahaladoowa
- Mahapitiya
- Makumbura
- Middaramulla
- Nanathota Palatha
- Nape
- Paragahathota
- Pathegangoda
- Pathiraja Pedesa
- Pathirajagama
- Pelegas Palatha
- Petiwatta
- Polathu Palatha
- Randombe North
- Randombe South
- Seenigoda
- Viharagoda
- Wadumulla
- Walagedara
- Wandadoowa
- Wathugedara
- Wathugedara South
- Wathurawela
- Wathuregama
- Weliwathugoda
- Wellabada

## Quick answers

- Where is Godapitiya?In Balapitiya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Godapitiya?Ahungalla, Bogahapitiya, Hegalla-Piyagama, Katuvila, Kosgoda and Middaramulla
- What is there to see in Godapitiya?Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center, Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project, Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
- What time zone is Godapitiya in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Godapitiya?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Godapitiya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Godapitiya?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Godapitiya?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Godapitiya?Kosgoda Hospital, about 1.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Godapitiya?BOC Ahungalla, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Godapitiya?Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Godapitiya?Ahungalla Filling Station, about 0.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Godapitiya?LK3106065 (OCHA common operational dataset)