# Kathaluwa Central GN division, Habaraduwa DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/kathaluwa-central/

Grama Niladhari division · Habaraduwa DS Division 

# Kathaluwa Central

Kathaluwa Central is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Habaraduwa DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **0.97 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1.0km²
- 2mapped services
- 14 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kathaluwa Central?

Kathaluwa Central lies in [Habaraduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/), [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 7 other GN divisions: [Alawathuthisgoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/alawathuthisgoda/), [Atanikitha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/imaduwa/atanikitha/), [Kahawathugoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/kahawathugoda/), [Kathaluwa East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/kathaluwa-east/), [Meliyagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/meliyagoda/), [Pelessa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/pelessa/) and [Welhengoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/welhengoda/). By area it is the 10293rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.0% of [Habaraduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/habaraduwa/). The centre of Kathaluwa Central is about 119 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 5.9938° N, 80.3542° E. Local names: කතළුව 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 Kathaluwa Central

### Nearby, outside Kathaluwa Central

- Beach views · viewpoint, Piyadigama West2.2 km
- Handunugoda Tea Estate · museum, Atanikitha2.5 km
- Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex · museum, Koggala3.0 km
- Koggala Beach Park · beach, Koggala3.0 km
- Ahangama Secret Beach · attraction, Ahangama Central3.5 km
- Ahangama Beach · beach, Goviyapana3.7 km
- Spice Island · viewpoint, Koggala Athireka II3.8 km
- Midigama Right · viewpoint, Denuwala4.6 km
- Pallisters · attraction, Midigama North4.6 km
- Sea Turtle Conservation Project · zoo, Koggala Athireka I4.7 km
- Sea Turtle Hatchery · zoo, Liyanagoda5.5 km
- Naomi Beach · beach, Gurubebila6.9 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: Kathaluwa 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) · Galle3.7 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala91 km

### Nearest railway station

Kathaluwa (Kathaluwa West), about 2.0 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:56).

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 Kathaluwa Central

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Kathaluwa Central.

- Vavilihengoda

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 Kathaluwa 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 Kathaluwa Central

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ahangama VTA Hotel School · Ahangama Central 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.96781&mlon=80.37236#map=17/5.96781/80.37236) 

Bank Sampath Bank Ahangama · Piyadigama East 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.97194&mlon=80.36483#map=17/5.97194/80.36483) 

ATM Sampath Bank · Mirissa Udupila 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94719&mlon=80.45803#map=17/5.94719/80.45803) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco Ahangama · Ahangama Central 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.96925&mlon=80.36964#map=17/5.96925/80.36964) 

Hotel Villa Alexandra · Alawathuthisgoda 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99364&mlon=80.34961#map=17/5.99364/80.34961) 

Mall Abewickrama Trade Center & Distributors · Karandugoda 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98231&mlon=80.36632#map=17/5.98231/80.36632) 

School G/Welhengoda Gunarathne College · Kathaluwa Central 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98657&mlon=80.35247#map=17/5.98657/80.35247) 

College Kathaluwa Central College · Atadahewathugoda 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98529&mlon=80.34271#map=17/5.98529/80.34271) 

Police station Ahangama · Piyadigama East 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.97222&mlon=80.36520#map=17/5.97222/80.36520) 

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 Kathaluwa Central

Places mapped inside Kathaluwa Central in open map data, by type.

- Hotels1
- 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 Habaraduwa DS Division

- Ahangama Central
- Ahangama East
- Ahangama Nakanda
- Ahangamgoda
- Alawathuthisgoda
- Annasiwathugoda
- Atadahewathugoda
- Attaragoda
- Bogahamulugoda
- Bonavistawa
- Dalawella
- Danduhela
- Digaredda
- Dodampe
- Dommannegoda
- Godawatta
- Goviyapana
- Halloluwagoda
- Handugoda
- Happawana
- Harumalgoda Central
- Harumalgoda East
- Harumalgoda West
- Heenatigala South
- Kahawathugoda
- Kahawennagama
- Kalahegoda
- Kalapuwa
- Karandugoda
- Kathaluwa East
- Kathaluwa West
- Katukurunda
- Koggala
- Koggala Athireka I
- Koggala Athireka II
- Korahedigoda
- Lanumodara
- Liyanagoda
- Maharamba
- Meegahagoda
- Meepe
- Meliyagoda
- Morampitigoda
- Pelessa
- Pitidoowa
- Piyadigama East
- Piyadigama West
- Thaldoowa
- Thalpe East
- Thalpe South
- Unawatuna Central
- Unawatuna East
- Unawatuna West
- Uragasgoda
- Wadugegoda
- Welhengoda
- Wellethota
- Yaddehimulla

## Quick answers

- Where is Kathaluwa Central?In Habaraduwa DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Kathaluwa Central?Alawathuthisgoda, Atanikitha, Kahawathugoda, Kathaluwa East, Meliyagoda, Pelessa and Welhengoda
- What is there to see in Kathaluwa Central?Beach views, Handunugoda Tea Estate, Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex, Koggala Beach Park
- What time zone is Kathaluwa Central in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Kathaluwa Central?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Kathaluwa Central?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kathaluwa Central?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Kathaluwa Central?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kathaluwa Central?Ahangama VTA Hotel School, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kathaluwa Central?Sampath Bank Ahangama, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kathaluwa Central?Sampath Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kathaluwa Central?Ceypetco Ahangama, about 3.2 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kathaluwa Central?LK3154190 (OCHA common operational dataset)