Grama Niladhari division · Niyagama DS Division
# Godamuna South

Godamuna South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Niyagama DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers 2.95 km². 4 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 3.0 km²
- 18 m typical elevation

## Where is Godamuna South?

Godamuna South lies in Niyagama DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It borders 5 other GN divisions: Bangamukanda, Godamuna North, Liyanagamakanda, Marthupitiya and Mattaka. By area it is the 5024th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.8% of Niyagama DS Division. The centre of Godamuna South is about 82 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.3195° N, 80.2530° E. Local names: ගොඩාමුණ දකුණ.

Source: Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Godamuna South

### Nearby, outside Godamuna South
- Kiridola · waterfall, Naranovita 5.2 km
- Kalu Dola Ella · attraction, Uhanovita 6.4 km
- Nature Pool · attraction, Ambana 9.1 km
- Andahelena Ella · attraction, Ambana 9.1 km
- Deyyagala Dola · waterfall, Thotaha 9.5 km
- Kanneliya Rainforest Reserve · viewpoint, Gallandala 12 km
- Isidi Aquarium · aquarium, Igala Thalawa 13 km
- Tea shop-factory · attraction, Ukovita North 16 km
- Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya Forest Reserve · nature reserve, Opatha South 16 km
- Ruhunu Aquarium Online Store · aquarium, Kotagoda 16 km
- tea factory · attraction, Homadola 17 km
- Polomgampala Waterfall · waterfall, Harankahapatha 17 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Godamuna South
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Colombo
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Country calling code +94
- Languages Sinhala, Tamil, English
- Plug types Type D, G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle 37 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo 69 km

### Nearest railway station

Kandegoda (Wadumulla), 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); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Godamuna South

Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Godamuna South. Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 45 m above sea level (median 18 m).
- Bangamukanda
- Godamune
- Hadakmulla
- Pahudale

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Godamuna 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Godamuna South
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Primary Health Care Centre · Mattaka | 1.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Commercial Bank · Himbutugoda | 4.0 km | Map |
| ATM | Commercial Bank of Ceylon · Cheena Koratuwa | 32 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Pitigala Filling Station · Kaluarachchigoda | 4.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Bambarawana Retreat · Bambarawana | 3.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Pelawatta Stores · Pelawatta West North | 10 km | Map |
| School | Godamunna Secondary School · Godamuna North | 1.2 km | Map |
| College | Aurvada School · Igala East | 10 km | Map |
| Police station | Pitigala Police Station · Dikhena | 3.9 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other GN divisions in Niyagama DS Division
- Amaragama
- Bambarawana
- Bangamukanda
- Boraluwahena
- Duwegoda
- Godamuna North
- Hattaka
- Horangalla (Akulavila)
- Horangalla Thalawa
- Horangalla West
- Kaluarachchigoda
- Karawwa
- Kimbulawala
- Liyanagamakanda
- Manampita
- Maraggoda
- Marthupitiya
- Mattaka
- Naranovita
- Niyagama
- Niyagama South
- Niyagama West
- Pitigala
- Pitigala North
- Poddiwala East
- Poddiwala West
- Polpelaketiya
- Porawagama
- Porawagama South
- Uhanovita
- Usbim Colony
- Wattahena
- Weihena

## Quick answers
- Where is Godamuna South? In Niyagama DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Godamuna South? Bangamukanda, Godamuna North, Liyanagamakanda, Marthupitiya and Mattaka
- What is there to see in Godamuna South? Kiridola, Kalu Dola Ella, Nature Pool, Andahelena Ella
- What time zone is Godamuna South in? UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Godamuna South? Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Godamuna South? Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Godamuna South? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Godamuna South? Settlements lie between 13 m and 45 m
- What is the best time to visit Godamuna South? January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Godamuna South? Primary Health Care Centre, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Godamuna South? Commercial Bank, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Godamuna South? Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Godamuna South? Pitigala Filling Station, about 4.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Godamuna South? LK3115055 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Grama Niladhari division
- Area: 2.95 km²
- P-code: LK3115055
- Divisional Secretariat division: Niyagama DS Division

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/niyagama/godamuna-south/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.