# Polpagoda West GN division, Yakkalamulla DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/polpagoda-west/

Grama Niladhari division · Yakkalamulla DS Division 

# Polpagoda West

Polpagoda West is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Yakkalamulla DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **2.69 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 2.7km²
- 32 mtypical elevation

## Where is Polpagoda West?

Polpagoda West lies in [Yakkalamulla DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/), [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: [Hiriyamalkumbura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/hiriyamalkumbura/), [Hiyare East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/akmeemana/hiyare-east/), [Ihala Walpala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/ihala-walpala/), [Kadurugashena](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/akmeemana/kadurugashena/), [Kaludiyawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/kaludiyawala/), [Pituwalahena](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/imaduwa/pituwalahena/) and [Polpagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/polpagoda/). By area it is the 5473rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.5% of [Yakkalamulla DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/). The centre of Polpagoda West is about 111 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.0766° N, 80.3632° E. Local names: පොල්පාගොඩ බටහිර .

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 Polpagoda West

### Nearby, outside Polpagoda West

- Hiyare Biodiversity Research Center · theme park, Ihala Hiyare5.7 km
- Kottawa Rainforest and Arboretum · attraction, Kottawa West6.1 km
- Kananke Bridge · attraction, Nivithiwelbokka6.3 km
- Handunugoda Tea Estate · museum, Atanikitha7.0 km
- Hakgedi Ella Falls · waterfall, Poramba Kananke North7.2 km
- Bogahagoda · viewpoint, Dorape7.8 km
- Spice Island · viewpoint, Koggala Athireka II9.3 km
- Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex · museum, Koggala11 km
- Pallisters · attraction, Midigama North11 km
- Koggala Beach Park · beach, Koggala11 km
- Sea Turtle Conservation Project · zoo, Koggala Athireka I11 km
- nugaduwa · viewpoint, Palalla11 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: Polpagoda 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) · Galle10 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala87 km

### Nearest railway station

Koggala (Koggala), about 11 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 06:10, 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 Polpagoda West

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Polpagoda West. Settlements here lie between about 17 m and 44 m above sea level (median 32 m).

- Hirimburawa
- Kaludiyawala
- Manakandura
- Unagaswila

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 Polpagoda 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 Polpagoda West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Imaduwa Hospital · Wahala Kananke North 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03784&mlon=80.39144#map=17/6.03784/80.39144) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon-Yakkalamulla · Yakkalamulla 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10601&mlon=80.34822#map=17/6.10601/80.34822) 

ATM Commercial Bank · Akuressa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10016&mlon=80.47755#map=17/6.10016/80.47755) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco Ahangama · Ahangama Central 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.96925&mlon=80.36964#map=17/5.96925/80.36964) 

Hotel Hareeshaholidayresort · Nabadawa 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10049&mlon=80.35978#map=17/6.10049/80.35978) 

Mall Abewickrama Trade Center & Distributors · Karandugoda 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98231&mlon=80.36632#map=17/5.98231/80.36632) 

School Dincky Pre School & Day Care Center · Ihala Kombala 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05316&mlon=80.36829#map=17/6.05316/80.36829) 

College Ruhuna National College of Education · Ihalagoda East 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.07406&mlon=80.28213#map=17/6.07406/80.28213) 

Police station Yakkalamulla police · Yakkalamulla 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10622&mlon=80.34811#map=17/6.10622/80.34811) 

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 Yakkalamulla DS Division

- Badungala
- Beranagoda
- Ella Ihala
- Gahalakoladeniya
- Hiriyamalkumbura
- Ihala Karagoda
- Ihala Nakiyadeniya
- Ihala Thellambura
- Ihala Walpala
- Kaludiyawala
- Karagoda
- Kottawa
- Kottawa East
- Kottawa West
- Magedara
- Magedara East
- Magedara North
- Moraketiya
- Nabadawa
- Nakiyadeniya
- Nakiyadeniya North
- Nawala
- Nevungala
- Nevungala South
- Pahala Karagoda
- Pahala Thellambura
- Pahala Walpola
- Polpagoda
- Rathamalaketiya
- Thalgampala
- Thalgampala North
- Thellambura North
- Thellambura South
- Udubettawa
- Udubettawa West
- Udumalagala
- Uduwella
- Wathogala
- Wattehena
- Welendawa
- Yakkalamulla
- Yakkalamulla East
- Yatamalagala

## Quick answers

- Where is Polpagoda West?In Yakkalamulla DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Polpagoda West?Hiriyamalkumbura, Hiyare East, Ihala Walpala, Kadurugashena, Kaludiyawala, Pituwalahena and Polpagoda
- What is there to see in Polpagoda West?Hiyare Biodiversity Research Center, Kottawa Rainforest and Arboretum, Kananke Bridge, Handunugoda Tea Estate
- What time zone is Polpagoda West in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Polpagoda West?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Polpagoda West?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Polpagoda West?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Polpagoda West?Settlements lie between 17 m and 44 m
- What is the best time to visit Polpagoda West?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Polpagoda West?Imaduwa Hospital, about 5.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Polpagoda West?Bank of Ceylon-Yakkalamulla, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Polpagoda West?Commercial Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Polpagoda West?Ceypetco Ahangama, about 12 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Polpagoda West?LK3148190 (OCHA common operational dataset)