# Nawagamuwa South GN division, Kaduwela DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/kaduwela/nawagamuwa-south/

Grama Niladhari division · Kaduwela DS Division 

# Nawagamuwa South

Nawagamuwa South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kaduwela DS Division, Colombo District, Western Province. It covers **1.89 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 1.9km²
- 64 mtypical elevation

## Where is Nawagamuwa South?

Nawagamuwa South lies in [Kaduwela DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/kaduwela/), [Colombo District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 4 other GN divisions: [Batewela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/kaduwela/batewela/), [Dedigamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/kaduwela/dedigamuwa/), [Korathota](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/kaduwela/korathota/) and [Nawagamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/kaduwela/nawagamuwa/). By area it is the 7192nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.2% of [Kaduwela DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/colombo/kaduwela/). The centre of Nawagamuwa South is about 18 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.9048° N, 80.0132° E. Local names: නවගමුව දකුණ .

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 Nawagamuwa South

### Nearby, outside Nawagamuwa South

- Al Mubarak Kids Park · theme park, Malwana Town5.6 km
- Avalokitheschwara Statue · memorial, Bollegala8.1 km
- Maithree Bodhisattva Statue · memorial, Bollegala8.2 km
- Thousand Buddha Hall · attraction, Bollegala8.2 km
- Jayawadanagama Monument · monument, Wickramasinghapura8.3 km
- Water World Lanka · theme park, Thalwatta9.0 km
- Helanka Art Gallery · gallery, Battaramulla North9.5 km
- Indian Peace Keeping Force (1987-2000) · memorial, Pahalawela10 km
- Leisure World Entertainment Park · theme park, Kalu Aggala10 km
- War Heroes Monument · monument, Battaramulla South11 km
- Travel with mathisha · attraction, Makola North Pahala11 km
- Diyatha Uyana Aquarium · aquarium, Subhoothipura11 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: Nawagamuwa South

- 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

- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo17 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo34 km

### Nearest railway station

Panagoda (Pitipana Town), about 6.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, 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 Nawagamuwa South

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

- Nawagamuwa

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 Nawagamuwa South and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Colombo District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,999 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (304 mm) and the driest Feb (71 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and July to August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 76 

Feb 26 71 

Mar 27 115 

Apr 28 226 

May 27 224 

Jun 27 143 

Jul 26 99 

Aug 26 113 

Sep 26 162 

Oct 26 292 

Nov 26 304 

Dec 26 175 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nawagamuwa South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Divisional Hospital Nawagamuwa · Nawagamuwa 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.92223&mlon=80.01413#map=17/6.92223/80.01413) 

Bank Peoples Bank · Nawagamuwa 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.92409&mlon=80.01934#map=17/6.92409/80.01934) 

ATM BOC ATM/CDM · Thaldiyawala 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.87721&mlon=79.98955#map=17/6.87721/79.98955) 

Petrol pump Deemantha gas center · Korathota 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.89868&mlon=80.00073#map=17/6.89868/80.00073) 

Hotel Sanctuary Lodge · Korathota 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.91775&mlon=80.00692#map=17/6.91775/80.00692) 

Mall Star Packaging (pvt)ltd · Nawagamuwa 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.92122&mlon=80.02281#map=17/6.92122/80.02281) 

School Angle Stars Preschool · Korathota 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90238&mlon=79.99791#map=17/6.90238/79.99791) 

College Ikmanata Leasing · Thunadahena 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90576&mlon=79.98634#map=17/6.90576/79.98634) 

Police station Police Station Nawagamuwa · Nawagamuwa 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.92510&mlon=80.01717#map=17/6.92510/80.01717) 

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 Kaduwela DS Division

- Arangala
- Aruppitiya
- Asiri Uyana
- Athurugiriya
- Athurugiriya South
- Batapotha
- Batewela
- Battaramulla North
- Battaramulla South
- Boralugoda
- Dedigamuwa
- Embilladeniya
- Evarihena
- Hewagama
- Hokandara East
- Hokandara North
- Hokandara South
- Ihala Bomiriya
- Jayawadanagama
- Kaduwela
- Kalapaluwawa
- Korathota
- Kothalawala
- Kotuwegoda
- Kumaragewatta
- Mahadeniya
- Malabe East
- Malabe North
- Malabe West
- Muttettugoda
- Nawagamuwa
- Oruwala
- Pahala Bomiriya A
- Pahala Bomiriya B
- Pahalawela
- Pore
- Pothuarawa
- Raggahawatta
- Rajamalwatta
- Ranala
- Shanthalokagama
- Subhoothipura
- Thalahena North
- Thalahena South
- Thalangama North A
- Thalangama North B
- Thaldiyawala
- Thunadahena
- Udumulla
- Walpola
- Wekewatta
- Welihinda
- Welipillewa
- Welivita
- Wellangiriya
- Wickramasinghapura

## Quick answers

- Where is Nawagamuwa South?In Kaduwela DS Division, Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Nawagamuwa South?Batewela, Dedigamuwa, Korathota and Nawagamuwa
- What is there to see in Nawagamuwa South?Al Mubarak Kids Park, Avalokitheschwara Statue, Maithree Bodhisattva Statue, Thousand Buddha Hall
- What time zone is Nawagamuwa South in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Nawagamuwa South?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Nawagamuwa South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nawagamuwa South?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Nawagamuwa South?January to March and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nawagamuwa South?Divisional Hospital Nawagamuwa, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nawagamuwa South?Peoples Bank, about 2.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nawagamuwa South?BOC ATM/CDM, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nawagamuwa South?Deemantha gas center, about 1.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Nawagamuwa South?LK1109085 (OCHA common operational dataset)