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Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Central Province · Sri Lanka
Dambulla is a mid-size city in Central Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 66,716. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dambulla
Dambulla is a city situated in the north of Matale District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. It is the second largest populated and urbanised centre after Matale in the Matale District. It is situated 148 km (92 mi) north-east of Colombo, 43 km (27 mi) north of Matale and 72 km (45 mi) north of Kandy. Due to its location at a major junction, it is the centre of major vegetable distribution in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 66,716 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.8600°, 80.6517° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Central Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.3 inches (1,531 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dambulla
Dambulla is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (Central Province) with a population of 66,716. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Dambulla
Dambulla has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1810 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 964.7 sq mi (2,498.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8600°N, 80.6517°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SRI LANKA | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in |
Dambulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and June the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Dambulla
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dambulla Technical College | College | - | , |
| Sigiriya college | College | - | , |
Schools in Dambulla
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panampitiya Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| D S Senanayaka Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Thiththawelgolla junior school | - | - | - | - |
| Thalakiriyagama Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Tholabugolla Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Rangiri Dambulla National School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dambulla
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lankasri fm | tamil music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Dambulla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist Museum | ||||
| Dambulla Buddhist Museum | ||||
| Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Burial Site | ||||
| Museum of Wall Paintings | ||||
| Sigiriya Museum |
Farmers Markets in Dambulla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center | |||||
| Galewela Fair |
Hotels in Dambulla
43 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dambulla
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dambulla
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dambulla
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dambulla
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dambulla
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dambulla
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dambulla
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dambulla
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dambulla
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dambulla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dambulla
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anuradhapura Airport | ACJ | Medium Airport |
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Medium Airport |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | HIM | Medium Airport |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dambulla
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 23 Dabawatana Road | |
| 27 KudawatagalaDambuluhalmillewaRoad | |
| 28 Ulpothagama JunctionMorotthegama Road | |
| Galewela Post Office | |
| Lenadora-Sub Post Office | |
| Post office - Dambulla | |
| Sub Post office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dambulla
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dambulla Cave Temple | ||
| Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | Cultural | 1991 |
| Sigiriya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dambulla
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anularamaya | |
| Ashokaramaya Temple | |
| Buddha statue | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Budugehinna Sri Naaga Rajamaha Viharaya | |
| Budugehinna Sri Naaga Rajamaha Viharaya | |
| Dambulla Cave Temple | |
| Makulugaswewa Temple | |
| Sankassapura Senasanaya Anakatawa | |
| Somawathi Dagoba | |
| Sri Anandarama Viharaya | |
| Sri Bodhirukkarama Temple | |
| Sri Bodhirukkaramaya | |
| Sri Dhammanandaramaya | |
| Sri Sudharsanaramaya | |
| Stupa | |
| Talakiriyagama Sri Buddhajayanthi Viharaya | |
| The Golden Temple |
Quick Facts
Around Dambulla
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Dambulla
8 places within 15 km
- • Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Burial Site
- • Kaludiya Pokuna
- • Menikdena Archeological Reserve
- • Siyabalagala
- • Duwannagala Rock
- • Pink quartz Mountain View point
- • Sunset Point
- • Viewpoint of Sigirya Rock
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dambulla
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What is the population of Dambulla?
Dambulla has a population of 66,716 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 964.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dambulla?
Dambulla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches.