# Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West GN division, Nagoda DS Division

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Grama Niladhari division · Nagoda DS Division 

# Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West

Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nagoda DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **1.79 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 1.8km²
- 88 mtypical elevation

## Where is Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?

Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West lies in [Nagoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/), [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: [Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/aluth-thanayamgoda-ihala/), [Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/aluth-thanayamgoda-ihala-south/), [Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/aluth-thanayamgoda-pahala/), [Malamura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/malamura/), [Mapalagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/mapalagama/) and [Thalgaswala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/thalgaswala/). By area it is the 7472nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.0% of [Nagoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/). The centre of Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West is about 91 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.2431° N, 80.2913° E. Local names: අලුත් තානායම්ගොඩ ප .

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 Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West

### Nearby, outside Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West

- Kanneliya Rainforest Reserve · viewpoint, Gallandala5.2 km
- Tea shop-factory · attraction, Ukovita North6.5 km
- tea factory · attraction, Homadola8.4 km
- Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya Forest Reserve · nature reserve, Opatha South9.6 km
- Kiridola · waterfall, Naranovita10.0 km
- Nature Pool · attraction, Ambana10 km
- Andahelena Ella · attraction, Ambana11 km
- Ruhunu Aquarium Online Store · aquarium, Kotagoda12 km
- Tea factory Hill garden · attraction, Indurupathvila12 km
- Kalu Dola Ella · attraction, Uhanovita16 km
- Kottawa Rainforest and Arboretum · attraction, Kottawa West16 km
- Isidi Aquarium · aquarium, Igala Thalawa17 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: Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West

- 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) · Galle28 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo78 km

### Nearest railway station

Richmond Hill (Bope East), about 23 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 17:56).

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 Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West.

- Ihalagoda
- Kumburuhena

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 Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West 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 Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gallinda Base Hospital · Niyagama 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24510&mlon=80.26788#map=17/6.24510/80.26788) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Niyagama 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24499&mlon=80.26856#map=17/6.24499/80.26856) 

ATM Commercial Bank of Ceylon · Cheena Koratuwa 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03566&mlon=80.21651#map=17/6.03566/80.21651) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station Thalgaswala · Thalgaswala 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24469&mlon=80.27158#map=17/6.24469/80.27158) 

Hotel Sinaro Reception Hall & Holiday Resort · Manampita 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.25505&mlon=80.26641#map=17/6.25505/80.26641) 

Mall SDP Trade Centre · Wanduramba 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13547&mlon=80.25494#map=17/6.13547/80.25494) 

School Mapalagama M.V · Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.22712&mlon=80.29748#map=17/6.22712/80.29748) 

College IVA Para Medical Campus Tangalle · Thalangalla West 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29171&mlon=80.37622#map=17/6.29171/80.37622) 

Police station Udugama Police Station · Udugama 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.21098&mlon=80.33960#map=17/6.21098/80.33960) 

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 Nagoda DS Division

- Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala
- Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala South
- Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala
- Aluthwatta
- Budapanagama
- Gammeddegoda
- Gammeddegoda South
- Gonadeniya
- Gonadeniya South
- Gonalagoda
- Gonalagoda East
- Hangaranwala
- Homadola
- Keppitiyagoda
- Keppitiyagoda North
- Ketagoda North
- Ketagoda South
- Kurupanawa
- Malamura
- Mapalagama
- Marakanda
- Nagoda
- Nagoda Ihala
- Parana Thanayamgoda
- Parana Thanayamgoda Central
- Parana Thanayamgoda Pahala
- Thalgaswala
- Udalamatta East
- Udalamatta North
- Udalamatta South
- Udawelivitithalawa
- Udawelivitithalawa East
- Udawelivitiya
- Udawelivitiya West
- Udugama
- Udugama Central
- Udugama East
- Udugama North
- Udugama South
- Udugama West
- Ukovita
- Ukovita North
- Unanvitiya
- Unanvitiya East
- Urala Central
- Urala East
- Urala North
- Urala Pahala
- Urala South
- Yatalamatta
- Yatalamatta East
- Yatalamatta West

## Quick answers

- Where is Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?In Nagoda DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala, Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala South, Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala, Malamura, Mapalagama and Thalgaswala
- What is there to see in Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Kanneliya Rainforest Reserve, Tea shop-factory, tea factory, Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya Forest Reserve
- What time zone is Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Gallinda Base Hospital, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Bank of Ceylon, about 2.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?Lanka Filling Station Thalgaswala, about 2.2 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West?LK3124020 (OCHA common operational dataset)