# Magala South GN division, Karandeniya DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/magala-south/ Grama Niladhari division · Karandeniya DS Division # Magala South Magala South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Karandeniya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **5.99 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 6.0km² - 14 mtypical elevation ## Where is Magala South? Magala South 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 8 other GN divisions: [Angulugalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/angulugalla/), [Kaluwalagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/kaluwalagoda/), [Katuvila](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/katuvila/), [Lenagal Palatha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/lenagal-palatha/), [Madoowa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/madoowa/), [Magala North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/magala-north/), [Pehembiyakanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/pehembiyakanda/) and [Polathu Palatha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/balapitiya/polathu-palatha/). By area it is the 2348th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 6.8% of [Karandeniya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/). The centre of Magala South is about 75 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.3076° N, 80.0870° E. Local names: මාගල දකුණ . 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 Magala South ### Nearby, outside Magala South - Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project · attraction, Wathuregama5.5 km - Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Kosgoda6.5 km - Madu River Safari No 07 · attraction, Brahmanawatta South6.6 km - Isidi Aquarium · aquarium, Igala Thalawa6.9 km - Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center · zoo, Kosgoda7.1 km - Puppet Museum · museum, Walagedara7.7 km - Ambalangoda Beach · beach, Randombe South8.1 km - Ariyapala Masks Museum · museum, Patabendimulla8.4 km - Ambalangoda Beach · beach, Patabendimulla8.9 km - Tukkawadu Mask Museum · museum, Maha Ambalangoda9.2 km - Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Doowemodara9.2 km - Turtle Farm · zoo, Urawatta9.6 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: Magala South - 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) · Galle43 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo61 km ### Nearest railway station Pathegamgoda (Pathegangoda), about 5.2 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 Magala South Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Magala South. Settlements here lie between about 10 m and 14 m above sea level (median 14 m). - Denagoda - Galagawawela - Magala North - Magala South 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 Magala South Named natural and historic features inside Magala South, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 2 estates. - Denagoda - Kekiriskanda 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 Magala South 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 Magala South Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Sage Hospitals · Mahaedanda 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27097&mlon=80.09458#map=17/6.27097/80.09458) Bank DFCC Bank - Karandeniya · Karandeniya North 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27030&mlon=80.08989#map=17/6.27030/80.08989) 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 Nishadi Filling Station · Mahaedanda 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27097&mlon=80.09384#map=17/6.27097/80.09384) Hotel Sampath resort · Uragasmanhandiya South 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.34060&mlon=80.07992#map=17/6.34060/80.07992) Mall Karandeniya Shopping Center · Mahaedanda 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27117&mlon=80.09290#map=17/6.27117/80.09290) School Pathiraja Maha Vidyalaya · Pathiraja Pedesa 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33914&mlon=80.07212#map=17/6.33914/80.07212) College Technical College Balapitiya · Wandadoowa 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27402&mlon=80.04617#map=17/6.27402/80.04617) Police station Karandeniya Police Station · Karandeniya North 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27172&mlon=80.08476#map=17/6.27172/80.08476) 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 - Diyapitagallana - Egodawela - Galagoda Atta - Galpottawala - Halgahawella - Hipankanda - Ihala Kiripedda - Jayabima - Kaluwalagoda - Karandeniya North - Karandeniya South - Kirinuge - Kiripedda - Kurundugaha Hethekma - Lenagal Palatha - Mabingoda - Madakumbura - Magala North - Mahaedanda - Mahagoda - Mandakanda - Meegaspitiya - Mendorawala - Pehembiyakanda - Randenigama - Siripura - Thalgahawatta - Unagaswela - Uragasmanhandiya East - Uragasmanhandiya North - Uragasmanhandiya South - Walinguruketiya - Yatagala ## Quick answers - Where is Magala South?In Karandeniya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Magala South?Angulugalla, Kaluwalagoda, Katuvila, Lenagal Palatha, Madoowa, Magala North, Pehembiyakanda and Polathu Palatha - What is there to see in Magala South?Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project, Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Madu River Safari No 07, Isidi Aquarium - What time zone is Magala South in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Magala South?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Magala South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Magala South?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Magala South?Settlements lie between 10 m and 14 m - What is the best time to visit Magala South?January to February and July - Where is the nearest hospital to Magala South?Sage Hospitals, about 4.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Magala South?DFCC Bank - Karandeniya, about 4.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Magala South?Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 33 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Magala South?Nishadi Filling Station, about 4.1 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Magala South?LK3109095 (OCHA common operational dataset)