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Badulla, Sri Lanka
Uva Province · Sri Lanka
Badulla is a mid-size city in Uva Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 47,587. Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Badulla
Badulla is the capital and the largest city of Uva Province situated in the central hills of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of Uva Province and the Badulla District.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,587 |
| Population Density | 12,328 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9802°, 81.0577° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Uva Province |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.8 inches (1,850 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Badulla
Badulla is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (Uva Province) with a population of 47,587. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Badulla
Badulla has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is May (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1797 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9802°N, 81.0577°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 11.1 in |
Badulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Badulla
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boralanda Police Training School | College | - | , |
| Dharmadutha College | College | - | Visit → |
| Dharmashoka College,Bandarawela | College | - | , |
| District Vocational Training Center | College | - | , |
| Diyanilla Technical Institute | College | - | , |
| Harasbedda Youth Corps Center | College | - | , |
| National College of Education Bandarawela | College | - | , |
| Rantembe Cadets Training School | College | - | Visit → |
| Sri Lanka Military Academy | College | - | , |
| Thaldena Rehabilitation Center | College | - | , |
| Uva College | College | - | Visit → |
| Uva Wellassa University | University | - | Visit → |
| Wewabedda school | College | - | , |
Schools in Badulla
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahataruppa Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| El Teb No. 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Badulla Madya Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Sujatha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Sri Sivali Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Saraswathy Kanishta Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Adhan Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Paramankada school | - | - | - | - |
| Sapuroda primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Gabookka school | - | - | - | - |
| Thibirigaspitiya Praimary school | - | - | - | - |
| soranatota pimary school | - | - | - | - |
| Muthumala Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| megahawela viddiyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Bogoda Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Deegalla Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Ettampitiya Central College | - | - | - | - |
| Wiyadiguna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soranathota M.M.V | - | - | - | - |
| Thuppitiya Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Welikemulla Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Madugasthalawa School | - | - | - | - |
| megahawela viddiyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Gonagala Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Passara central college | - | - | - | - |
| Vishaka Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuttiyagolla Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Kohowila Kandura Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Udayaraja Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Wiharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Baddegama Navodya Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Gemunu Central College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Badulla
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Maple Radio | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Badulla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | ||||
| Badulla Museum |
Libraries in Badulla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandarawela Main Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Ebulgoda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Library Complex | 0.0 | |||||
| Nildandahinna public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pradeshiya Sabha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library - Keppetipola | 0.0 | |||||
| Senarath Paranavithana Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welimada Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Badulla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargills vegetable collecting center | |||||
| karagahulpotha | |||||
| Keppetipola Special Economic Center | |||||
| Market Place |
Hotels in Badulla
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Badulla
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Badulla
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Badulla
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Badulla
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Badulla
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Badulla
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Badulla
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Badulla
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Badulla
20 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Badulla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Badulla
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | Large Airport |
| Ampara Airport | ADP | Medium Airport |
| Batticaloa International Airport | BTC | Medium Airport |
| Weerawila Airport | WRZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Badulla
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Badulla Post Office | |
| Ettampitiya Post Office | |
| Hali-Ela Post Office | |
| Loonuwaththa Post Office | |
| Passara Post Office | |
| Pelgahathanna Post Office | |
| Puwakodamulla Sub Post Office | |
| Springvalley Post Office | |
| thimbirigaspitiya post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Badulla
48 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Badulla Alugolla Samadhi Buddha Statue | |
| Badulla Jumma Masjid | |
| Badulupitiya Budu Medura | |
| Badulupitiya Mosque | |
| Bogoda Temple | |
| Boo Tree | |
| Buddha Statue | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Deegalla Temple | |
| Dhammachethiya Sadhaham Senasuna Alugolla | |
| Dunuvangiya Viharaya | |
| Hindagoda Temple | |
| kahataruppawa temple | |
| Kailagoda Temple Road | |
| Kataragama Devalaya |
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What is the population of Badulla?
Badulla has a population of 47,587 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 12,328 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Badulla?
Badulla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.8 inches.