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Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
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Ambalangoda is a mid-size city in Southern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 56,783. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Ambalangoda
Ambalangoda is a coastal town located in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town is famous for the hand crafting of traditional demon masks and its devil dancers.
People
Climate
| Population | 56,783 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.2355°, 80.0538° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Southern Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.9 inches (3,223 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ambalangoda
Ambalangoda is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (Southern Province) with a population of 56,783. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Ambalangoda
Ambalangoda has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2538 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 125 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1,463.0 sq mi (3,789.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2355°N, 80.0538°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 12.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 16.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in |
Ambalangoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 126.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (17.6") and February the driest (4.8").
Colleges & Universities in Ambalangoda
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahungalla Rajapaksha College | College | — | — |
Schools in Ambalangoda
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karandeniya Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Dharmasoka College- Junior Section | — | — | — | — |
| PDS Kularathna Collage | — | — | — | — |
| Siddhartha Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Pathiraja Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sumangala | — | — | — | — |
| G/ Rewatha Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Kuleegoda Sumana Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kularathna National College | — | — | — | — |
| Karandeniya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Gunananda College | — | — | — | — |
| Madampagama Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Leeds International School | — | — | — | — |
| G/Nindana Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Hegalle maha vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Damnada College | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Devananda College | — | — | — | — |
| Ethkandura Seevali Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kandegoda Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ambalangoda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ambalangoda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariyapala Masks Museum | ||||
| Community Tsunami Education Center and Tsunami Museum | ||||
| Dutch Warehouse (National Maritime Museum) | ||||
| General Tsunami Photo Museum | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| National Museum Fort | ||||
| Puppet Museum | ||||
| TSUNAMI PHOTO GALLERY | ||||
| Tsunami Photo Museum Telwatta | ||||
| Tukkawadu Mask Museum |
Libraries in Ambalangoda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahungalla | 0.0 | |||||
| Balapitiya | 0.0 | |||||
| Dodanduwa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Godagama Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Ambalangoda | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Poramba | 0.0 | |||||
| Richard Pathirana Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ambalangoda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluthgama Fishmarket | |||||
| Baddegama General Market Place | |||||
| DHARGA TOWN MAIN MARKET | |||||
| Dodanduwa Fish Market | |||||
| Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct Galle | |||||
| Elpitiya Shopping Complex | |||||
| Firday Fair | |||||
| Fishmarket | |||||
| Fresh Fish market | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Magister Square | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Piyadigama Fair | |||||
| Public Market(Pola) | |||||
| Rajgama Market | |||||
| Shopping Complex | |||||
| Sunday Fair | |||||
| Wednesday Fair | |||||
| Weekly Fair - Kalegana |
Hotels in Ambalangoda
42 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ambalangoda
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ambalangoda
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ambalangoda
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Ambalangoda
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ambalangoda
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ambalangoda
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ambalangoda
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ambalangoda
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ambalangoda
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ambalangoda
20 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ambalangoda
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ambalangoda
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ambalangoda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ambalangoda
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | Large Airport |
| Koggala Airport | KCT | Medium Airport |
| Katukurunda Air Force Base | KTY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ambalangoda
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahungalla Sub Post Office | |
| Elpitiya Post Office | |
| Karandeniya Post Office | |
| Ketapala post office | |
| Kosgoda | |
| Kuleegoda Sub Post Office | |
| Post Office Ambalangoda | |
| Sub Post Office | |
| Sub Post Office Dangahawila | |
| Wathugedara Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambalangoda
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Balapitiya Mosque | |
| Chethiyagiriya Purana Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Delduwa Vivekarama Aranya Senasanaya | |
| Gnanawimala Buddhist Center | |
| Kande Temple | |
| Kekiriwatte Temple | |
| Koddhuwa Temple | |
| Kuleegoda Temple | |
| Madhuwa Temple | |
| Maha Viharaya(Sunandarama Maha Viharaya)- Ambalangoda | |
| Modara Devalaya | |
| Nigrodarama Maha Viharaya | |
| Pathiraja Manthindharamaya | |
| Poramba Paththini Devalaya | |
| Randola Viharaya | |
| Rankoth Viharaya Temple | |
| Samudraramaya Ahungalla | |
| Sanga Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Seluththarama Viharaya | |
| Shayilathalarama Viharaya |
Explore Near Ambalangoda
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Ambalangoda
10 places within 15 km
- • Isidi Aquarium
- • Akurala Beach
- • Ambalangoda Beach
- • Ambalangoda Beach
- • Balapitiya Beach
- • Hikkaduwa Beach
- • Shark view point
- • Turtle Beach
- • Turtle Farm
- • Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa
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What is the population of Ambalangoda?
Ambalangoda has a population of 56,783 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 1,463.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ambalangoda?
Ambalangoda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.9 inches.