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Katunayaka, Sri Lanka
Western Province · Sri Lanka
Katunayaka is a mid-size city in Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 84,643. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Katunayaka
Liyanagemulla is a village situated in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka lying near the west coast to the south of the city of Negombo and is administered by the katunayake seeduwa urban council. It is located 30 km from Colombo, and 12 km from Negombo. It is on the Katunayake-Colombo road (A03) and is located a few miles from the Bandaranaike International Airport and Katunayake Export Processing Zone.
People
Climate
| Population | 84,643 |
| Population Density | 268 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.1699°, 79.8884° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.6 inches (2,097 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Katunayaka
Katunayaka is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (Western Province) with a population of 84,643. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Katunayaka
Katunayaka 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 | 81.2°F |
| 50% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 316.0 sq mi (818.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1699°N, 79.8884°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
Katunayaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.7") and January the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Katunayaka
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapitigam National College Of Education | College | — | — |
| Hapitigama Maha Vidyalaya | College | — | — |
| Hapitigama Primary School | College | — | — |
| Hapitigama Primary School | College | — | — |
| mirigama bandaranayake college ground | College | — | — |
| training college ground in mirigama | College | — | — |
Schools in Katunayaka
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madawala _ Kalahaugoda Combined Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Bosco Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Dungalpitiya Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| ST/ Maris School Kalahugoda | — | — | — | — |
| ST/ Maris Secondary School Kalahugoda | — | — | — | — |
| Bandarawaththa Shantha Mariya School | — | — | — | — |
| Wesly College | — | — | — | — |
| Amandoluwa Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Amandoluwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Annes College | — | — | — | — |
| Kuswala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pnnananda School | — | — | — | — |
| Raddolugama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Pannananda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katunayake Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Seeduwa Davi Samara Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Bandaranayake Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Katunayaka
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKHANDA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sri FM | entertainment, music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SunFM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lakhanda | documentaries, entertainment | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YFM | srilanka radio, y fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| YFM-SRiLanka | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Laksara | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| Classic Radio | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| WoW රේඩියෝ | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Isira TNL | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| V FM | entertainment, music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Katunayaka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authority Maritime Museum | ||||
| Dutch Colonial Museum | ||||
| Old General Post Office Fort | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum |
Libraries in Katunayaka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kandana | 0.0 | |||||
| Kotahena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Libraray - University of Kelaniya | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Reading Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Reading Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Public | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Amunugoda | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Bemmulla | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Kelaniya | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Kiridiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Sirimavo Bandaranayake Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welisara Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Katunayaka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Market Complex - Paliyagoda | |||||
| Dematagoda Public Market | |||||
| Dematagoda Public Market | |||||
| Dompe Weekly Market | |||||
| Dudley Senanayeke Central Matket | |||||
| Ekala | |||||
| Ja-Ela Fish Market | |||||
| Ja-ela Market | |||||
| Kandana Old Market | |||||
| Kiribathgoda Public Supermarket | |||||
| Kosgama Fair | |||||
| Kotahena Market | |||||
| Makewita marketplace | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Monday Fair | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Pugoda Fair | |||||
| Ragama Market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Supreme Orchid Plant Nursery | |||||
| Vegetables and Fruits Market | |||||
| Vegetables and Fruits Market | |||||
| Veyangoda Market | |||||
| Wattala | |||||
| Wattala | |||||
| Yakwila Fair Ground |
Hotels in Katunayaka
26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Katunayaka
28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Katunayaka
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Katunayaka
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Katunayaka
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Katunayaka
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Katunayaka
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Katunayaka
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Katunayaka
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Katunayaka
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Katunayaka
19 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Katunayaka
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Katunayaka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Katunayaka
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 Katunayaka
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Raddolugama Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Katunayaka
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Body Clinic | ||
| Eye Clinic | ||
| Kandy Medical Centre | ||
| Mantal Counselling Center | ||
| Nidahas Ayurvedhic Clinic | ||
| Norris Clinic;Sri Lanka Medical Council | ||
| Norris Clinic;Sri Lanka Medical Council |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Katunayaka
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abinawarama Viharaya | |
| Bodhipadhaparamaya | |
| Buddha Statue | |
| Buddha statue | |
| Buddha statue | |
| Buddha's statue | |
| Dampali Chittha wiweksharamaya | |
| Dampali Chittha wiweksharamaya | |
| Dampali Chittha wiweksharamaya | |
| Dayawe Asapuwa | |
| Kuswala Sri Pushparamaya | |
| Methodis Church | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Methodist church Maddagoda | |
| Muthuwadiya Sri Wisuddharamaya | |
| Nanda Raama Temple | |
| Nisasala Raamaya | |
| Pentecostal Churches | |
| Raddolugama Bodiya | |
| Raddolugama Jummah Palliya |
Quick Facts
Around Katunayaka
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Katunayaka
4 places within 15 km
- • Negombo Dutch Fort
- • Negombo Beach Park
- • Negombo Beach Park
- • Turtle Farm
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What is the population of Katunayaka?
Katunayaka has a population of 84,643 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 268 people per square mile, spread across 316.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Katunayaka?
Katunayaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.6 inches.