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Koggala, Sri Lanka
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Koggala is a small town in Southern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Koggala
Koggala is a small coastal town, situated at the edge of a lagoon on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. Koggala is bounded on one side by a reef, and on the other by a large lake, Koggala Lake, into which the numerous tributaries of the Koggala Oya drain. It is approximately 139 kilometres (86 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 3 metres (9.8 ft) above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,000 |
| Population Density | 5,882 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9886°, 80.3286° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Southern Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.8 inches (2,560 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Koggala
Koggala is a small town in Sri Lanka (Southern Province) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9886°N, 80.3286°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 12.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in |
Koggala has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (3.9").
Schools in Koggala
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G/Harumalgoda N.K.V | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Dharmarama Mordern Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| G/Welhengoda Gunarathne College | — | — | — | — |
| G/Kathaluwa Centrel College | — | — | — | — |
| G/Kathaluwa GVS de Silava Primary College | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| G/Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| National collage | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Wickremasinghe Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Wickremasinghe Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Wickremasinghe Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Wickremasinghe Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Wickremasinghe Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Hiyare East Kanishta Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Dikkumbura Mha vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Angulugaha Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Dharmika Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Dharmarama Modren Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rohana National School | — | — | — | — |
| Sariputta Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Pelassa School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Koggala
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Koggala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Tsunami Education Center and Tsunami Museum | ||||
| Dutch Warehouse (National Maritime Museum) | ||||
| General Tsunami Photo Museum | ||||
| Handunugoda Tea Estate | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex | ||||
| National Museum Fort | ||||
| TSUNAMI PHOTO GALLERY | ||||
| Tsunami Photo Museum Telwatta |
Libraries in Koggala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodanduwa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kumarathunga library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richard Pathirana Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Koggala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddegama General Market Place | |||||
| Denipitiya Market | |||||
| Dodanduwa Fish Market | |||||
| Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct Galle | |||||
| Fresh Fish market | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Magister Square | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Mathara Public Market | |||||
| Midigama Public Market | |||||
| Piyadigama Fair | |||||
| Rajgama Market | |||||
| Shopping Complex | |||||
| Sunday Fair | |||||
| Traditional Market | |||||
| Weekly Fair - Kalegana | |||||
| Weligama Market |
Hotels in Koggala
52 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Koggala
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Koggala
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Koggala
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Koggala
2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Koggala
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Koggala
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Koggala
12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Koggala
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Koggala
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Koggala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Koggala
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Koggala Airport | KCT | Medium Airport |
| Katukurunda Air Force Base | KTY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Koggala
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Habaraduwa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Koggala
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahangama Kande Viharaya | |
| Akkara Panaha Monastery | |
| Chethiya Aramaya | |
| Duuwa Temple | |
| Gunadarshanarama Temple | |
| Harumalgoda Mandalaramaya | |
| Hirigal Devale | |
| Kathaluwa Giniwella Temple | |
| Kathaluwa Old Temple | |
| Kathaluwa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya | |
| Kokwatta Nigrodharama Temple | |
| Maha Viharaya Ahangama | |
| Meth Boo Sewana Meditation Center | |
| Nawarathnapita Temple | |
| Paragoda Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Pulinathalarama Purana Viharaya | |
| Samadhi Sri Sambuddha Viharaya | |
| Shubadrara Temple Koggala | |
| Sri Mahendraramaya | |
| Sri Thilakawardhanaramaya |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Koggala?
Koggala has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 5,882 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Koggala?
Koggala 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 80°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.8 inches.