# Kuda Mathugama GN division, Walallawita DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/kuda-mathugama/ Grama Niladhari division · Walallawita DS Division # Kuda Mathugama Kuda Mathugama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Walallawita DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province. It covers **6.83 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6.8km² - 3mapped services - 22 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kuda Mathugama? Kuda Mathugama lies in [Walallawita DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/), [Kalutara District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 7 other GN divisions: [Gulavita North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/gulavita-north/), [Karapagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/karapagala/), [Pannila East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/pannila-east/), [Pareigama North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/pareigama-north/), [Pareigama South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/pareigama-south/), [Uthumgama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/uthumgama/) and [Yagirala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/yagirala/). By area it is the 1984th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.2% of [Walallawita DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/walallawita/). The centre of Kuda Mathugama is about 66 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.4157° N, 80.1375° E. Local names: කුඩා මතුගම . 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 Kuda Mathugama ### Nearby, outside Kuda Mathugama - C.W.W.Kannangara Memorial Statue · memorial, Loolbadduwa4.6 km - Sampath Villa · castle or fort, Miriswatta5.8 km - Deyyagala Dola · waterfall, Thotaha7.1 km - Polomgampala Waterfall · waterfall, Harankahapatha9.7 km - Kalu Dola Ella · attraction, Uhanovita12 km - Jeffry bawa's garden · attraction, Dedduwa13 km - coconut · nature reserve, Yalegama15 km - Sea Turtle conservation center · attraction, Warahena15 km - Sea Turtle Research Project · zoo, Warahena15 km - Induruwa sea turtle farm · attraction, Kaikawala15 km - Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Doowemodara15 km - Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center · zoo, Kosgoda15 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: Kuda Mathugama - 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) · Galle51 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo53 km ### Nearest railway station Induruwa (Galbada), about 15 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 17:57). 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 Kuda Mathugama Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Kuda Mathugama. Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 75 m above sea level (median 22 m). - Kudamatugama - Matugama - Peniyawala 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). ## Landscape and landmarks of Kuda Mathugama Named natural and historic features inside Kuda Mathugama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Horagulana · 115 m - Vellihallure · 107 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Kuda Mathugama and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kalutara District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,204 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (332 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 26 89 Feb 27 85 Mar 27 128 Apr 28 238 May 28 244 Jun 27 155 Jul 26 114 Aug 26 135 Sep 26 187 Oct 26 302 Nov 26 332 Dec 26 193 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kuda Mathugama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Ittapana District Hospital · Ittapana South 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.41074&mlon=80.08001#map=17/6.41074/80.08001) Bank Cooperative Bank · Miriswatta 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.42849&mlon=80.08795#map=17/6.42849/80.08795) ATM People's Bank ATM · Horana South 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71457&mlon=80.06321#map=17/6.71457/80.06321) Petrol pump Litro Fuels Welipenna - Site A · Henpita 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.46793&mlon=80.07948#map=17/6.46793/80.07948) Hotel Hotel Waasala · Kuda Mathugama 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.41667&mlon=80.13330#map=17/6.41667/80.13330) Mall Global Holdings · Galmatta 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.44967&mlon=80.08092#map=17/6.44967/80.08092) School CWW Kannangara School, Halwala · Halwala 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.40755&mlon=80.10811#map=17/6.40755/80.10811) College Adikaram College,Matugama · Mathugama West 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.52524&mlon=80.11566#map=17/6.52524/80.11566) Police station Ittapana Police Station · Ittapana West 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.41944&mlon=80.08387#map=17/6.41944/80.08387) 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. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kuda Mathugama Places mapped inside Kuda Mathugama in open map data, by type. - Hotels3 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other GN divisions in Walallawita DS Division - Bogodakanda - Bothalawa - Gammana East - Gammana West - Gorakadoowa - Gorakadoowa - Gulanawatta - Gulavita North - Gulavita South - Halwala - Halwalakele Malwathukanda - Ihala Hewessa - Ittapana East - Ittapana North - Ittapana South - Ittapana West - Kankotawatta - Karapagala - Katudora - Katukele Welmeegoda - Kumbadoowa - Lihiniyawa East - Lihiniyawa West - Loolbadduwa - Maddegama - Magurumasvila - Makalandawa - Makalandawa South - Malambehena - Mallawachchigoda Gangabada - Mandagala - Meegahathenna - Miriswatta - Miriswatta - Moragala - Pahala Hewessa North - Pahala Hewessa South - Pannila - Pannila East - Pannila South - Pareigama North - Pareigama South - Pelawatta - Pelawatta East - Pelawatta West North - Pelawatta West South - Ranepuragoda - Thotaha - Thundola - Udugama - Uragoda East - Uragoda West - Uthumgama - Walallavita East - Walallavita South - Wedawatta - Weerakanda - Yagirala - Yattapatha ## Quick answers - Where is Kuda Mathugama?In Walallawita DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Kuda Mathugama?Gulavita North, Karapagala, Pannila East, Pareigama North, Pareigama South, Uthumgama and Yagirala - What is there to see in Kuda Mathugama?C.W.W.Kannangara Memorial Statue, Sampath Villa, Deyyagala Dola, Polomgampala Waterfall - What time zone is Kuda Mathugama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Kuda Mathugama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Kuda Mathugama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kuda Mathugama?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kuda Mathugama?Settlements lie between 4 m and 75 m - What is the highest point in Kuda Mathugama?Horagulana (115 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kuda Mathugama?January to February and July - Where is the nearest hospital to Kuda Mathugama?Ittapana District Hospital, about 6.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kuda Mathugama?Cooperative Bank, about 5.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Kuda Mathugama?People's Bank ATM, about 34 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kuda Mathugama?Litro Fuels Welipenna - Site A, about 8.6 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Kuda Mathugama?LK1339080 (OCHA common operational dataset)