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Horawala Junction, Sri Lanka

Western Province · Sri Lanka

Horawala Junction is a small city in Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 7,500. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

7,500 Population 113/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
136.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Colombo Timezone

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People

Population7,500
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain136.1 in/yr
Sunny Days116/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population7,500
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates6.4809°, 80.1271°
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Country🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation136.1 inches (3,457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Horawala Junction

Horawala Junction is a small city in Sri Lanka (Western Province) with a population of 7,500. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 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 136.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.

Horawala Junction has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Sri Lanka avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area66.4 sq mi (171.9 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates6.4809°N, 80.1271°W
TimezoneAsia/Colombo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.1"
258% above Sri Lanka avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 19.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.92"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Unnamed Category 1 244 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 19.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 17.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in

Horawala Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 136.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (19.4") and February the driest (4.9").

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Schools in Horawala Junction

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Horawala Maha Vidyala
Muslim Collage -Welipenna
Miriswatta Tamil School
Kolvin R De Silva School
Rathmale Kanishta Vidyalaya
Meegahathenna Primary School
Meriel Kariyawasam Central College
Kiranthidiya Primary School
Culloden Tamil School
Athulathmudali Maha vidyalaya
St.Mary's College
Walagedara School
CWW Kannangara School, Halwala
Pannila Maha Vidyalaya
Pannila Primary School
Matugama Ananda Shastralaya
C.W.W Kannangara Central College
Adhikaram MahaVidyalaya
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Radio Stations near Horawala Junction

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 Horawala Junction

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ariyapala Masks Museum
Puppet Museum

Libraries in Horawala Junction

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ahungalla0.0
Balapitiya0.0
Kalutara Public Library0.0
Library - NIHS0.0
Polegoda Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library Ambalangoda0.0
Public Library Poramba0.0

Farmers Markets in Horawala Junction

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aluthgama Fishmarket
DHARGA TOWN MAIN MARKET
Elpitiya Shopping Complex
Firday Fair
Fishmarket
Horana market
Morontuduwa Fair
Panadura Market
Public Market(Pola)
Weekly Fair Ground
Wettumakada market complex

Hotels in Horawala Junction

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Himakara
Laya Leisure - Kukuleganga
Magurumaswila
Nature Village
New Everest
Plantation Villa

Restaurants in Horawala Junction

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dananjana Hotel
Dinemor
Diyaulpatha Tea Garden Resort
Gihan's Family Restaurant
Luna Restaurant
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Horawala Junction

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chalruk Cake Ittapana
Dilan Cafe
Gills
Italian Cafe
Juiceez
Roshan Cafe
t-sips
The Tea House

Cinemas in Horawala Junction

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gamini Matugama

Castles in Horawala Junction

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sampath Villa

Clinics in Horawala Junction

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medihelp Medical Centre

Bus Stations in Horawala Junction

11 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avittawa Bus Station
Baduraliya Main Bus Stop
Mathugama CTB Bus Stand
Mathugama Private Bus Stand
Matugama Bus Depot
Nabada Bus Station
Pelawaththa Bus Station
Pimbura Hospital Bus Stand
Pitigala Bus Station
private bus stand
Udatiyawala

Gas Stations in Horawala Junction

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baduraliya Filling Station
Ceypetco Filling Station - Polegoda
IOC Matugama
Lanka Filling Station
Litro Fuel Station - Site B
Litro Fuels Welipenna - Site A
Matugama Fuel Station
Pelawaththa Filling Station

Banks in Horawala Junction

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Matugama
Cooperative Bank
Hatton National Bank Matugama
People's Bank, Ittapana
Samurdhi Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Horawala Junction

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Horawala Junction

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMBLarge Airport
Colombo Ratmalana International AirportRMLLarge Airport
Koggala AirportKCTMedium Airport
Katukurunda Air Force BaseKTYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Horawala Junction

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Baduraliya Post Office
Ittapana Post Office
Mahagama Post Office
Matugama
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Horawala Junction

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
gangaramaya
Horawala
International Buddhist Center - Batamullakanda
Kiranthidiya Sri Sugatharamaya
Meegahathenna Temple
Miriswatta Purana Viharaya
Pahura kanda temple
Pahure Patha Temple
Pannila Buddhist Temple
Shailabimbharamaya
Sri Sudarshanaramaya
Swarnalena Aranya Senasanaya
Templa
Temple
Temple
Temple
Temple
Temple
Walagedara siriniwasa piriwena

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Colombo

🇱🇰 About Sri Lanka

Capital Colombo
Population 21,670,000
Area 65,610 km²
GDP (USD) $83,716,142,582
GDP per capita $3,799
HDI 0.780
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 51.2%
Urban population 20.2%
Currency LKR (Rupee)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil
Calling code +94
TLD .lk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horawala Junction

What is the population of Horawala Junction?

Horawala Junction has a population of 7,500 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 66.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Horawala Junction?

Horawala Junction 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 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.1 inches.

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