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Gampola, Sri Lanka
Central Province · Sri Lanka
Gampola is a small city in Central Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 24,283. Elevation: 1,614 ft (492 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Gampola
Gampola is a town located in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. The town is governed by an Urban Council. Gampola was made the capital of the island by King Buwanekabahu IV, who ruled for four years in the mid-fourteenth century. The last king of Gampola was King Buwanekabahu V, who ruled the island for 29 years. A separate city was built in Kotte during this time by a noble known as Alagakkonara. The longest sleeping Buddha statue in South Asia is located in the Saliyalapura Temple, Gampola.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,283 |
| Population Density | 77 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.1643°, 80.5696° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Central Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.6 inches (3,038 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gampola
Gampola is a small city in Sri Lanka (Central Province) with a population of 24,283. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Gampola
Gampola 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 | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 124 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 315.9 sq mi (818.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1643°N, 80.5696°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 13.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.9 in |
Gampola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (4.8").
Schools in Gampola
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nillamba Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Andrew's College | — | — | — | — |
| Jinaraja Girl's College | — | — | — | — |
| Wickramabahu Natinal College | — | — | — | — |
| Bhadrawathiee College | — | — | — | — |
| Rajananda Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Haloya School | — | — | — | — |
| Paththunupitiya Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Zahira College - Gampola | — | — | — | — |
| Gelioya School | — | — | — | — |
| D. B. Wijethunga National School | — | — | — | — |
| Nayapana Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kalugamuwa Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Naranwita Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wewathenna Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Legundeniya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buddhist College | — | — | — | — |
| CP/ Kot/ Kahira Muslim Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Gorokoya School | — | — | — | — |
| Ulapane Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Delta Gemunupura College | — | — | — | — |
| Kirinda Navodya School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangasiripura College | — | — | — | — |
| Thalgaspitiya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Mannar Muslim Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Iqra Muslim Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Devi Balika Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Jinaraja Boys College | — | — | — | — |
| Zahira Arabic College | — | — | — | — |
| Nagaragiri School | — | — | — | — |
| Gampola Zahira College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gampola
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Maple Radio | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gampola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Tea Museum | ||||
| Gem & Mineral Museum | ||||
| Highway Museum, Kiribathkumbura. | ||||
| International Buddhist Museum | ||||
| Mackwoods Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Kandy | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| National Railway Musuem | ||||
| Natural Gems and Gemological Museum | ||||
| Old Royal Palace | ||||
| Plant Seed Museum | ||||
| Raja Museum | ||||
| Victoria Museum | ||||
| හෙම්මාතගම බෞද්ධ මන්දිරය |
Libraries in Gampola
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batugoda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bokkawala Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| D.S. Senanayake Memorial Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Digana Public Librart | 0.0 | |||||
| E. L. Senanayake Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kegalle Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kotagala Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marathugoda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nuwara Eliya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pilawala Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swarna Jayanthi Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gampola
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Deltota Market | |||||
| Dippitiya Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Galaha Market | |||||
| Hataraliyadda Central Market | |||||
| Kandy Municipal Market | |||||
| Katugastota Market | |||||
| Kegalle Fair Ground | |||||
| Mawanella | |||||
| Mawanella Fair Ground | |||||
| Pilimatalawa Saturday Fair | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| pussellawa market | |||||
| Teldeniya Central Market | |||||
| Torrington Shopping Complex | |||||
| Weekly Fair |
Hotels in Gampola
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gampola
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gampola
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gampola
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gampola
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gampola
11 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gampola
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gampola
25 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gampola
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gampola
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gampola
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gampola
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | Large Airport |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | Large Airport |
| Katukurunda Air Force Base | KTY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gampola
27 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Atabage Sub Post Office | |
| Dolosbage Post Office | |
| Dunukeulla Sub Post Office | |
| Gamhatha Sub Post Office | |
| Haloya Sub Post Office | |
| Hondiyadeniya;Hondiyadeniya Post Office | |
| Karahandungala Sub Post Office | |
| Kurunduwatta Post Office | |
| Mahamulgama Sub Post Office | |
| Nawalapitiya Court Complex Sub Post Office | |
| Nawalapitiya Post Office | |
| Nilambe Sub Post Office | |
| Panwilatenna Post Office | |
| Pasbage Sub Post Office | |
| Post Office | |
| Post Office - Gelioya | |
| Post Office, Muruthagahamula | |
| Post Office, Velamboda | |
| Pussellawa Post Office | |
| Sinhapitiya Sub Post Office | |
| Sub Post Office | |
| Sub post Office Kahatapitiya | |
| Thundeniya Sub Post Office | |
| Udahentenna Sub Post Office | |
| Ulapane Sub Post Office | |
| Weligalla Post Office | |
| Weligampola Sub Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gampola
101 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Hudha Jummah Masjid | |
| Ambuluwawa Temple | |
| Bo Uyana Aranya Senasanaya | |
| Bogahagoda Temple | |
| Bothalapitiya Gangathilakaya Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Church | |
| Church of God | |
| Delpitiya Bodirukkarama Purana Viharaya | |
| Dumpela Viharaya | |
| Dunukeulla Viharaya | |
| Embekka Devale | |
| Ethgala Sri Bhodirajaramaya | |
| Galoya Thumbodimaluwa Viharaya | |
| Gampola town mosque cultural hall | |
| Ganegoda Gangathilaka Rajamaha Viharaya |
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What is the population of Gampola?
Gampola has a population of 24,283 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 315.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gampola?
Gampola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.6 inches.