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Horana South, Sri Lanka
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Horana South is a small city in Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 8,982. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Horana South
Horana is a city administered by an Urban Council in the Kalutara District of the Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated along the A8 highway between Panadura and Ratnapura, approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Panadura and 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Ratnapura. Horana is also connected to Colombo via the B84 Colombo–Horana Road, at a distance of about 42 kilometres (26 mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 8,982 |
| Population Density | 164 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.7159°, 80.0626° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 142.1 inches (3,610 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Horana South
Horana South is a small city in Sri Lanka (Western Province) with a population of 8,982. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 142.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Horana South
Horana South has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Dec (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 2415 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 114 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 54.8 sq mi (142.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7159°N, 80.0626°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 14.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 19.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 18.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
Horana South has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 142.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (19.7") and January the driest (4.3").
Schools in Horana South
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Gate , Bandaragama | — | — | — | — |
| Edurugala Tamil School | — | — | — | — |
| Al gazzaly national collage ground | — | — | — | — |
| WP/HR AL. GAZZALY PRIMARY VIDYALAYA | — | — | — | — |
| Sripalee Primary | — | — | — | — |
| W/P/HR/Dikhena Tamil Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Malagala Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Malagala Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Thakshila Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Prajapathee Balika Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Palanoruwa Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Mhedankara Vidyala | — | — | — | — |
| Taxila Central College , Horana | — | — | — | — |
| Millawa Kanishta Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Labugama Vijitha Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sugathapala Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Bellapitiya Kanishta Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Ashoka College | — | — | — | — |
| Govinna Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Vidyaratanaya | — | — | — | — |
| Olaboduwa Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Rajakeeya Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Thakshila primary | — | — | — | — |
| Sripalee Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Horana South
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKHANDA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sri FM | entertainment, music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SunFM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YFM | srilanka radio, y fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| YFM-SRiLanka | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Classic Radio | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| WoW රේඩියෝ | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Isira TNL | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Horana South
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Kotte | ||||
| Authority Maritime Museum | ||||
| Dutch Colonial Museum | ||||
| Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 | ||||
| National Art Gallery | ||||
| National Museum of Colombo | ||||
| National Museum of Natural History | ||||
| National Planetarium | ||||
| National Puppet Museum | ||||
| Old General Post Office Fort | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sri Lanka Air Force Museum | ||||
| W A Silva Museum |
Libraries in Horana South
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athurugiriya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhalasingham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhalasingham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colombo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colombo Tamil Association | 0.0 | |||||
| Colombo Tamil Association | 0.0 | |||||
| Jayawardenapura Kotte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jayawardenapura Kotte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kalutara Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Kotahena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakmahal Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library - NIHS | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and the dental | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Reading Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Reading Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Documentation Services Board | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Documentation Services Board | 0.0 | |||||
| Polegoda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Dehiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Dehiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Kelaniya | 0.0 | |||||
| Sirimavo Bandaranayake Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library - University of Colombo | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Horana South
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Dematagoda Public Market | |||||
| Dematagoda Public Market | |||||
| Dompe Weekly Market | |||||
| Economic Centre Ratmalana | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fishmarket | |||||
| Fruit store | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Hanwella Fair | |||||
| Homagama Fair | |||||
| Homagama Fair | |||||
| Horana market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Kosgama Fair | |||||
| Kotahena Market | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Malabe Weekly Market (Wednesday & Sunday) | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Mega City Athurugiriya | |||||
| Mega City Athurugiriya | |||||
| Morontuduwa Fair | |||||
| Mt Lavenia Public Market | |||||
| Padukka Public Market | |||||
| Panadura Market | |||||
| Pet Shop | |||||
| Pet Shop | |||||
| Pet Shop | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Sunday Market | |||||
| Supreme Orchid Plant Nursery | |||||
| Tuesday Fair | |||||
| vegetable | |||||
| Vegetables and Fruits Market | |||||
| Vegetables and Fruits Market | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wettumakada market complex |
Hotels in Horana South
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Horana South
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Horana South
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Horana South
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Horana South
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Horana South
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Horana South
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Horana South
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Horana South
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Horana South
8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Horana South
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Horana South
27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Horana South
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Horana South
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | Large Airport |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | Large Airport |
| Koggala Airport | KCT | Medium Airport |
| Katukurunda Air Force Base | KTY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Horana South
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gonapola Sub Post Office | |
| Horana post office | |
| Ingiriya | |
| Munagama Sub post office | |
| Post Office Bandaragama | |
| POst Office-Paragastota | |
| Sub Post Office - Malagala | |
| Sub Post Office Kahawala |
Treatment Centers in Horana South
34 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Budair diagnostic centre | ||
| Budair diagnostic centre | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Chemotherapy Unit | ||
| Chemotherapy Unit | ||
| Dispensary | ||
| Dr Hazari Clinic | ||
| Dr Hazari Clinic | ||
| Dr Hazari Clinic | ||
| Eye Clinic | ||
| Family Health Care Center | ||
| Family Health Care Center | ||
| Family Medi Care | ||
| Family Medi Care | ||
| High Level Medical Center | ||
| High Level Medical Center | ||
| Jeewaka Medical Center | ||
| Jeewaka Medical Center | ||
| Kandy Medical Centre | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Maternal & Child Health Clinic | ||
| Maternal & Child Health Clinic | ||
| Navajeevana Health care centre | ||
| Navajeevana Health care centre | ||
| Navajeevana Health care centre | ||
| Nidahas Ayurvedhic Clinic | ||
| Norris Clinic;Sri Lanka Medical Council | ||
| Norris Clinic;Sri Lanka Medical Council | ||
| Sarva Medical and Wound Care Clinic | ||
| Sarva Medical and Wound Care Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Horana South
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bellapitiya Temple | |
| Bhodirukkaramaya | |
| Delgawaswatta Temple | |
| Dewarakshith Viharaya | |
| Dhammarakkhitharamaya | |
| Dharmachakra Padanama | |
| Dharmaramaya | |
| Govinna Sri Seelawanaramaya | |
| Isipathanaramaya | |
| Kadanhena Temple | |
| kande viharaya | |
| Kithsirimewan Raja Maha viharaya | |
| Kolamediriya Purana Rajamaha Viharaya | |
| Lankathilaka Temple - Arakagoda | |
| Lenawara Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Mahamewna Asapuwa | |
| Nalanda Privena | |
| Narthanagala Monestry | |
| Olaboduwa Purana Maha Viharaya | |
| Pahala Karannagoda Sri Punyaramaya Viharaya |
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What is the population of Horana South?
Horana South has a population of 8,982 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 54.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Horana South?
Horana South has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 114 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 142.1 inches.