# Sulthanagoda West GN division, Malimbada DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/malimbada/sulthanagoda-west/

Grama Niladhari division · Malimbada DS Division 

# Sulthanagoda West

Sulthanagoda West is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Malimbada DS Division, Matara District, Southern Province. It covers **1.59 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 1.6km²

## Where is Sulthanagoda West?

Sulthanagoda West lies in [Malimbada DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/malimbada/), [Matara District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 8 other GN divisions: [Akurugoda South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/malimbada/akurugoda-south/), [Galpamuna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/malimbada/galpamuna/), [Kotavila West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/weligama/kotavila-west/), [Nidangala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/weligama/nidangala/), [Sulthanagoda East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/malimbada/sulthanagoda-east/), [Sulthanagoda South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/malimbada/sulthanagoda-south/), [Warakapitiya East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/welipitiya/warakapitiya-east/) and [Warakapitiya North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/welipitiya/warakapitiya-north/). By area it is the 8056th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.7% of [Malimbada DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/matara/malimbada/). The centre of Sulthanagoda West is about 127 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 5.9848° N, 80.4934° E. Local names: සුල්තානාගොඩ 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 Sulthanagoda West

### Nearby, outside Sulthanagoda West

- Udukawa Doss House (Udukawa Ambalama) · archaeological site, Udukawa North3.9 km
- Madiha Surf Beach · beach, Madiha West5.6 km
- Coconut Tree Hill · viewpoint, Bandaramulla5.8 km
- Parrot Rock · viewpoint, Bandaramulla5.9 km
- Madiha Beach · beach, Madiha East6.1 km
- Old Dutch Market · archaeological site, Noope6.2 km
- Snake farm · zoo, Horagoda South6.2 km
- Late Prime Minister Hon. Dudley Senanayaka · memorial, Polhena6.2 km
- Polhena Beach · beach, Polhena6.5 km
- Secret Beach · beach, Mirissa South 26.6 km
- Weligambay Villas Parking Space · viewpoint, Mirissa South 26.7 km
- Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint, Mirissa South 26.7 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: Sulthanagoda 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) · Galle19 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala77 km

### Nearest railway station

Mirissa (Mirissa Udumulla), about 3.8 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 06:09, 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 Sulthanagoda West

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

- Duwagoda

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 Sulthanagoda West and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Matara District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 1,837 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (285 mm) and the driest Feb (79 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and June to August**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 95 

Feb 27 79 

Mar 28 107 

Apr 28 182 

May 28 194 

Jun 27 106 

Jul 27 89 

Aug 27 115 

Sep 27 161 

Oct 27 231 

Nov 27 285 

Dec 26 193 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sulthanagoda West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Korea Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital Complex · Kotavila West 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.96455&mlon=80.49360#map=17/5.96455/80.49360) 

Bank Bank of Ceylone · Malimbada West 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.00972&mlon=80.51648#map=17/6.00972/80.51648) 

ATM Sampath Bank · Mirissa Udupila 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94719&mlon=80.45803#map=17/5.94719/80.45803) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco Filling Station · Denipitiya Central 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98353&mlon=80.45248#map=17/5.98353/80.45248) 

Hotel LHK Hotel · Palatuwa 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98186&mlon=80.52028#map=17/5.98186/80.52028) 

Mall Prasad - The Fashion Square · Weliweriya West 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94903&mlon=80.53680#map=17/5.94903/80.53680) 

School Baby's Kindergarten · Akurugoda West 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99692&mlon=80.48538#map=17/5.99692/80.48538) 

College Sulthanagoda Maha Vidyalaya · Sulthanagoda South 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98225&mlon=80.49604#map=17/5.98225/80.49604) 

Police station Police Station Malimbada · Malimbada West 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.01056&mlon=80.51774#map=17/6.01056/80.51774) 

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 Malimbada DS Division

- Akurugoda East
- Akurugoda North
- Akurugoda South
- Akurugoda West
- Dampella
- Elgiriya
- Galpamuna
- Horagoda East
- Horagoda South
- Horagoda West
- Kadduwa
- Kadukanna
- Katuwangoda
- Kekunawela
- Kirimetimulla North
- Kirimetimulla South
- Malimbada East
- Malimbada North
- Malimbada South
- Malimbada West
- Maragoda
- Nape
- Pahala Kiyaduwa
- Sulthanagoda East
- Sulthanagoda South
- Thelijjavila
- Uninduwela
- Welandagoda

## Quick answers

- Where is Sulthanagoda West?In Malimbada DS Division, Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Sulthanagoda West?Akurugoda South, Galpamuna, Kotavila West, Nidangala, Sulthanagoda East, Sulthanagoda South, Warakapitiya East and Warakapitiya North
- What is there to see in Sulthanagoda West?Udukawa Doss House (Udukawa Ambalama), Madiha Surf Beach, Coconut Tree Hill, Parrot Rock
- What time zone is Sulthanagoda West in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Sulthanagoda West?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Sulthanagoda West?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sulthanagoda West?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Sulthanagoda West?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sulthanagoda West?Korea Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital Complex, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sulthanagoda West?Bank of Ceylone, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sulthanagoda West?Sampath Bank, about 5.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sulthanagoda West?Ceypetco Filling Station, about 4.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Sulthanagoda West?LK3224135 (OCHA common operational dataset)