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Kegalle, Sri Lanka
Sabaragamuwa Province · Sri Lanka
Kegalle is a small city in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 17,962. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Kegalle
Kegalle is a large town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is located on the Colombo–Kandy road, approximately 78 km (48 mi) from Colombo, 40 km (25 mi) from Kandy, 32 km (20 mi) from Kurunegala and 46 km (29 mi) from Avissavella. It is the main town in the Kegalle District, which is one of two districts which comprise Sabaragamuwa Province. The town is governed by an Urban Council.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,962 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.2523°, 80.3436° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Sabaragamuwa Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.3 inches (2,776 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kegalle
Kegalle is a small city in Sri Lanka (Sabaragamuwa Province) with a population of 17,962. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Kegalle
Kegalle has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2007 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 315.9 sq mi (818.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2523°N, 80.3436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 13.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in |
Kegalle has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and January the driest (3.9").
Schools in Kegalle
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walagama maha vidyala-Dewalegama | — | — | — | — |
| Dedigama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bandaranayake Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kegalu Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Pinnawala National School | — | — | — | — |
| Ku/Denagamuwa maha viduhala | — | — | — | — |
| Molagoda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Palapoluwa Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kalugala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muslim School | — | — | — | — |
| Parakrama Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Aregama Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Walagama maha vidyala-Dewalegama | — | — | — | — |
| Bamunugama Maliyadewa Kanista Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Walagama Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dunukewela Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Rathnawali Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Atugoda Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kandegedara Kanishta Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Swarna Jayanthi Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Galigamuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kandy Royal international school | — | — | — | — |
| Polgahawela Central College | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mary's College | — | — | — | — |
| St.Mary's College (Primary) | — | — | — | — |
| Hiriwadunna Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Wegantale Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Hathnagoda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St.Joseph Girl's College Kegalle | — | — | — | — |
| St.Bernadette's Model School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Convent - primery | — | — | — | — |
| Perakumba Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Kahabiliyawala Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Ambuwangala School | — | — | — | — |
| Kg/ Kobbewala KMV | — | — | — | — |
| District Agriculture Training Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Yatalathissa Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Damunupola Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hettimulla Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Bernadeth Maha Vidyalaya - Polgahawela | — | — | — | — |
| Kubaloluwa Kanishta Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kegalle
12 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 | |
| Golden Maple Radio | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kegalle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dambadeniya Museum | ||||
| Dedigama Museum | ||||
| Dedigama Musium | ||||
| Highway Museum, Kiribathkumbura. | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| National Railway Musuem | ||||
| Natural Gems and Gemological Museum | ||||
| හෙම්මාතගම බෞද්ධ මන්දිරය |
Libraries in Kegalle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alawwa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ankumbura Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bokkawala Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imbulgasdeniya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kegalle Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marathugoda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mawathagama Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| owilikanda library | 0.0 | |||||
| owilikanda library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Kiridiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Swarna Jayanthi Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kegalle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alawwa Fair | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Dippitiya Market | |||||
| Hataraliyadda Central Market | |||||
| Kegalle Fair Ground | |||||
| Kurunegala Central Market | |||||
| Kurunegala Fair | |||||
| Mawanella | |||||
| Mawanella Fair Ground | |||||
| Pilimatalawa Saturday Fair | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Weekly Fair |
Hotels in Kegalle
20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kegalle
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kegalle
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kegalle
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kegalle
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kegalle
2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kegalle
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kegalle
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kegalle
12 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kegalle
12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kegalle
16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kegalle
27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kegalle
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kegalle
5 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 |
| Palaviya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kegalle
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alawwa Post Office | |
| Batuwaththa sub post office | |
| Bujjomuwa Post Office | |
| Dewalegama Post Office | |
| Hettimulla Post Office | |
| Hiriwadunna Post Office | |
| Imbulgasdeniya Sub Post Office | |
| Ishan home.miditha friend | |
| Moronthota Post Office | |
| Polgahawela Post Office | |
| Post office | |
| Post Office | |
| Post Office - Rambukkana | |
| Post office Ganthuna |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kegalle
63 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Access road start place to Nawgala Meheni Aramaya | |
| Attalugoda Sri Wishuddaramaya | |
| Atugoda Ihalagama Sushilarama Viharaya | |
| Beligala Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Bisowela Temple | |
| Buddha Statue | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Bulugahadeniya Withanarama Viharaya | |
| Daluggala Sri Bodhirajaramaya | |
| Damunupola Anandaramaya | |
| Danakirigala raja maha viharaya. | |
| Dedigama Rajamaha Viharaya |
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What is the population of Kegalle?
Kegalle has a population of 17,962 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 315.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kegalle?
Kegalle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.3 inches.