# Thalgaswala GN division, Nagoda DS Division, Galle District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/thalgaswala/ Grama Niladhari division · Nagoda DS Division # Thalgaswala Thalgaswala is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nagoda DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **6.50 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6.5km² - 2mapped services - 40 mtypical elevation ## Where is Thalgaswala? Thalgaswala 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 9 other GN divisions: [Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/aluth-thanayamgoda-pahala-west/), [Malamura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/malamura/), [Manampita](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/niyagama/manampita/), [Mapalagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/mapalagama/), [Maraggoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/niyagama/maraggoda/), [Marakanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/marakanda/), [Niyagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/niyagama/niyagama/), [Poddiwala East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/niyagama/poddiwala-east/) and [Poddiwala West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/niyagama/poddiwala-west/). By area it is the 2129th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.7% of [Nagoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/nagoda/). The centre of Thalgaswala is about 89 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.2589° N, 80.2742° E. Local names: තල්ගස්වල . 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 Thalgaswala ### Nearby, outside Thalgaswala - Kanneliya Rainforest Reserve · viewpoint, Gallandala7.1 km - Kiridola · waterfall, Naranovita7.4 km - Nature Pool · attraction, Ambana8.5 km - Andahelena Ella · attraction, Ambana8.5 km - Tea shop-factory · attraction, Ukovita North9.0 km - tea factory · attraction, Homadola11 km - Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya Forest Reserve · nature reserve, Opatha South12 km - Ruhunu Aquarium Online Store · aquarium, Kotagoda12 km - Tea factory Hill garden · attraction, Indurupathvila13 km - Kalu Dola Ella · attraction, Uhanovita13 km - Isidi Aquarium · aquarium, Igala Thalawa15 km - Deyyagala Dola · waterfall, Thotaha16 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: Thalgaswala - 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) · Galle30 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo76 km ### Nearest railway station Seenigama (Seenigama), 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 Thalgaswala Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Thalgaswala. - Navinna - Thalgaswala 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 Thalgaswala Named natural and historic features inside Thalgaswala, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 rubber estate. - Talgaswella 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 Thalgaswala 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 Thalgaswala Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Gallinda Base Hospital · Niyagama 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24510&mlon=80.26788#map=17/6.24510/80.26788) Bank Bank of Ceylon · Niyagama 1.7 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 26 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 1.6 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 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.25505&mlon=80.26641#map=17/6.25505/80.26641) Mall SDP Trade Centre · Wanduramba 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13547&mlon=80.25494#map=17/6.13547/80.25494) School Niyagama Primary School · Niyagama 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23855&mlon=80.26552#map=17/6.23855/80.26552) College IVA Para Medical Campus Tangalle · Thalangalla West 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29171&mlon=80.37622#map=17/6.29171/80.37622) Police station The Office Of Assistant Superintendent Of Police,Hiniduma. · Hiniduma North 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.30916&mlon=80.31677#map=17/6.30916/80.31677) 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 Thalgaswala Places mapped inside Thalgaswala in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps1 - Restaurants1 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 Nagoda DS Division - Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala - Aluth Thanayamgoda Ihala South - Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala - Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West - 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 - 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 Thalgaswala?In Nagoda DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Thalgaswala?Aluth Thanayamgoda Pahala West, Malamura, Manampita, Mapalagama, Maraggoda, Marakanda, Niyagama, Poddiwala East and Poddiwala West - What is there to see in Thalgaswala?Kanneliya Rainforest Reserve, Kiridola, Nature Pool, Andahelena Ella - What time zone is Thalgaswala in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Thalgaswala?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Thalgaswala?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Thalgaswala?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Thalgaswala?January to February and July - Where is the nearest hospital to Thalgaswala?Gallinda Base Hospital, about 1.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Thalgaswala?Bank of Ceylon, about 1.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Thalgaswala?Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thalgaswala?Lanka Filling Station Thalgaswala, about 1.6 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Thalgaswala?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Thalgaswala?LK3124005 (OCHA common operational dataset)