# Polpagoda GN division, Yakkalamulla DS Division – Villages

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

Grama Niladhari division · Yakkalamulla DS Division 

# Polpagoda

Polpagoda is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Yakkalamulla DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **1.66 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 1.7km²
- 39 mtypical elevation

## Where is Polpagoda?

Polpagoda 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 6 other GN divisions: [Beranagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/beranagoda/), [Hiriyamalkumbura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/hiriyamalkumbura/), [Kaludiyawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/kaludiyawala/), [Nabadawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/nabadawa/), [Pahala Karagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/pahala-karagoda/) and [Polpagoda West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/polpagoda-west/). By area it is the 7843rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.5% of [Yakkalamulla DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/yakkalamulla/). The centre of Polpagoda is about 110 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.0896° N, 80.3624° E. Local names: පොල්පාගොඩ .

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

### Nearby, outside Polpagoda

- Kottawa Rainforest and Arboretum · attraction, Kottawa West5.6 km
- Hiyare Biodiversity Research Center · theme park, Ihala Hiyare6.2 km
- Kananke Bridge · attraction, Nivithiwelbokka7.4 km
- Hakgedi Ella Falls · waterfall, Poramba Kananke North7.8 km
- Handunugoda Tea Estate · museum, Atanikitha8.4 km
- Bogahagoda · viewpoint, Dorape8.6 km
- Spice Island · viewpoint, Koggala Athireka II11 km
- Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex · museum, Koggala12 km
- Pallisters · attraction, Midigama North12 km
- Sea Turtle Conservation Project · zoo, Koggala Athireka I12 km
- Koggala Beach Park · beach, Koggala12 km
- nugaduwa · viewpoint, Palalla12 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

- 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) · Galle12 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala87 km

### Nearest railway station

Koggala (Koggala), about 12 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

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Polpagoda.

- Polpagoda

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 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

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Imaduwa Hospital · Wahala Kananke North 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03784&mlon=80.39144#map=17/6.03784/80.39144) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon-Yakkalamulla · Yakkalamulla 2.4 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 Thalagaha Fuel Station · Akmeemana 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.07824&mlon=80.24877#map=17/6.07824/80.24877) 

Hotel Hareeshaholidayresort · Nabadawa 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10049&mlon=80.35978#map=17/6.10049/80.35978) 

Mall Abewickrama Trade Center & Distributors · Karandugoda 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98231&mlon=80.36632#map=17/5.98231/80.36632) 

School G/ Vijaya Primary School Thellambura · Yakkalamulla 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.11056&mlon=80.33756#map=17/6.11056/80.33756) 

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 2.4 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 West
- 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?In Yakkalamulla DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Polpagoda?Beranagoda, Hiriyamalkumbura, Kaludiyawala, Nabadawa, Pahala Karagoda and Polpagoda West
- What is there to see in Polpagoda?Kottawa Rainforest and Arboretum, Hiyare Biodiversity Research Center, Kananke Bridge, Hakgedi Ella Falls
- What time zone is Polpagoda in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Polpagoda?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Polpagoda?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Polpagoda?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Polpagoda?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Polpagoda?Imaduwa Hospital, about 6.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Polpagoda?Bank of Ceylon-Yakkalamulla, about 2.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Polpagoda?Commercial Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Polpagoda?Thalagaha Fuel Station, about 13 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Polpagoda?LK3148140 (OCHA common operational dataset)