# Diyapitagallana GN division, Karandeniya DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/diyapitagallana/

Grama Niladhari division · Karandeniya DS Division 

# Diyapitagallana

Diyapitagallana is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Karandeniya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **1.95 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 1.9km²
- 22 mtypical elevation

## Where is Diyapitagallana?

Diyapitagallana lies in [Karandeniya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/), [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: [Angulugalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/angulugalla/), [Atakohota](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/elpitiya/atakohota/), [Beligaswella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/beligaswella/), [Hipankanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/hipankanda/), [Kaluwalagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/kaluwalagoda/), [Nawadagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/elpitiya/nawadagala/) and [Siripura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/siripura/). By area it is the 7048th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.2% of [Karandeniya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/). The centre of Diyapitagallana is about 75 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.3142° N, 80.1237° E. Local names: දියපිටගල්ලෙන .

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 Diyapitagallana

### Nearby, outside Diyapitagallana

- Isidi Aquarium · aquarium, Igala Thalawa4.6 km
- Deyyagala Dola · waterfall, Thotaha9.2 km
- Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project · attraction, Wathuregama9.6 km
- Andahelena Ella · attraction, Ambana10 km
- Nature Pool · attraction, Ambana10 km
- Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Kosgoda10 km
- C.W.W.Kannangara Memorial Statue · memorial, Loolbadduwa10 km
- Kiridola · waterfall, Naranovita10 km
- Madu River Safari No 07 · attraction, Brahmanawatta South10 km
- Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center · zoo, Kosgoda11 km
- Puppet Museum · museum, Walagedara11 km
- Ariyapala Masks Museum · museum, Patabendimulla11 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: Diyapitagallana

- 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) · Galle42 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo62 km

### Nearest railway station

Pathegamgoda (Pathegangoda), about 9.3 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 06:11, 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 2026-11-02](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 Diyapitagallana

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

- Beligaswella
- Diyapitagallana

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 Diyapitagallana 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 Diyapitagallana

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Elpitiya Base Hospital · Igala East 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29379&mlon=80.16403#map=17/6.29379/80.16403) 

Bank Peoples Bank · Igala Thalawa 4.7 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 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03566&mlon=80.21651#map=17/6.03566/80.21651) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco · Kurundugaha Hethekma 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27453&mlon=80.13806#map=17/6.27453/80.13806) 

Hotel Grand Highway Resort · Hipanwatta 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33805&mlon=80.12822#map=17/6.33805/80.12822) 

Mall Karandeniya Shopping Center · Mahaedanda 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27117&mlon=80.09290#map=17/6.27117/80.09290) 

School Elpitiya Royal College · Igala 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29986&mlon=80.15648#map=17/6.29986/80.15648) 

College Aurvada School · Igala East 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.28820&mlon=80.16415#map=17/6.28820/80.16415) 

Police station Sri Lanka Police College - Elpitiya · Elpitiya Central 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.32023&mlon=80.16189#map=17/6.32023/80.16189) 

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 Karandeniya DS Division

- Anganaketiya
- Angulugalla
- Beligaswella
- Borakanda
- Dangahavila
- Diviyagahawela
- Egodawela
- Galagoda Atta
- Galpottawala
- Halgahawella
- Hipankanda
- Ihala Kiripedda
- Jayabima
- Kaluwalagoda
- Karandeniya North
- Karandeniya South
- Kirinuge
- Kiripedda
- Kurundugaha Hethekma
- Lenagal Palatha
- Mabingoda
- Madakumbura
- Magala North
- Magala South
- Mahaedanda
- Mahagoda
- Mandakanda
- Meegaspitiya
- Mendorawala
- Pehembiyakanda
- Randenigama
- Siripura
- Thalgahawatta
- Unagaswela
- Uragasmanhandiya East
- Uragasmanhandiya North
- Uragasmanhandiya South
- Walinguruketiya
- Yatagala

## Quick answers

- Where is Diyapitagallana?In Karandeniya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Diyapitagallana?Angulugalla, Atakohota, Beligaswella, Hipankanda, Kaluwalagoda, Nawadagala and Siripura
- What is there to see in Diyapitagallana?Isidi Aquarium, Deyyagala Dola, Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project, Andahelena Ella
- What time zone is Diyapitagallana in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Diyapitagallana?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Diyapitagallana?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Diyapitagallana?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Diyapitagallana?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Diyapitagallana?Elpitiya Base Hospital, about 5.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Diyapitagallana?Peoples Bank, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Diyapitagallana?Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Diyapitagallana?Ceypetco, about 4.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Diyapitagallana?LK3109085 (OCHA common operational dataset)