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Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
North Western Province · Sri Lanka
Kurunegala is a small city in North Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 28,571. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Kurunegala
Kurunegala is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century. It is at the junction of several main roads linking to other important parts of the country. It is about 94 kilometres (58 mi) from Colombo, 42 kilometres (26 mi) from Kandy and 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Matale.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,571 |
| Population Density | 6,723 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.4839°, 80.3683° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | North Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.6 inches (2,200 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kurunegala
Kurunegala is a small city in Sri Lanka (North Western Province) with a population of 28,571. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Kurunegala
Kurunegala 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 | 79.7°F |
| 48% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4839°N, 80.3683°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in |
Kurunegala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (3.6").
Colleges & Universities in Kurunegala
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kegalle Technical College | College | — | — |
| Teachers Training Institute | College | — | — |
Schools in Kurunegala
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiragama Nawodya School | — | — | — | — |
| Zahira Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Royal College Wayamba | — | — | — | — |
| Mahapitiya Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Ahugoda Sonuttara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ketawala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muwankanda Tamil School | — | — | — | — |
| Hadirawala Muslim School | — | — | — | — |
| Arambepola - Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Adarsha Kanishta Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| President School saragama | — | — | — | — |
| Mahinda Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Maspotha Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| St. Anne's College | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Mina Muslim Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Royal College Wayamba [primary school] | — | — | — | — |
| Lexicon International School | — | — | — | — |
| Vishvoda National College | — | — | — | — |
| Maliadeva Model School | — | — | — | — |
| Mawathagama National School | — | — | — | — |
| Dutugemunu Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Malagane Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sudharshana Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| St. Anne's College | — | — | — | — |
| Mahinda Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Royal College | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| D.S.Senanayake Central College | — | — | — | — |
| D.B. Welagedara Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Unique International College | — | — | — | — |
| Sir John Kothalawala Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Maliyadeva College | — | — | — | — |
| College of Technology - Kurunegala | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Family Girls Scool | — | — | — | — |
| Ibbagamuwa Central College | — | — | — | — |
| Alakoladeniya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aswedduma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| ROYAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Demataluwa Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Hembara Vidyaloka Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sandagala Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Lakdasa De Mel College | — | — | — | — |
| Maliyadeva Balika Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Izbullah Central College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kurunegala
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lankasri fm | tamil music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lakhanda | documentaries, entertainment | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laksara | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| V FM | entertainment, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Golden Maple Radio | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kurunegala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dambadeniya Museum | ||||
| Gem & Mineral Museum | ||||
| Highway Museum, Kiribathkumbura. | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| National Railway Musuem | ||||
| Natural Gems and Gemological Museum | ||||
| Plant Seed Museum |
Libraries in Kurunegala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alawwa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ankumbura Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Batugoda 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 | |||||
| Swarna Jayanthi Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kurunegala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alawwa Fair | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Hataraliyadda Central Market | |||||
| Kegalle Fair Ground | |||||
| Kurunegala Central Market | |||||
| Kurunegala Fair | |||||
| Maspotha Fare | |||||
| Mawanella | |||||
| Mawanella Fair Ground | |||||
| Pilimatalawa Saturday Fair | |||||
| Weekly Fair |
Hotels in Kurunegala
24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kurunegala
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kurunegala
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kurunegala
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kurunegala
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kurunegala
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kurunegala
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kurunegala
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kurunegala
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kurunegala
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kurunegala
20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kurunegala
18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kurunegala
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kurunegala
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kurunegala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kurunegala
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | Large Airport |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | Large Airport |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | HIM | Medium Airport |
| Palaviya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kurunegala
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mawathagama | |
| Meegahahena | |
| wewagedara |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurunegala
67 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahugoda Tempita Purana Viharaya | |
| Angangala Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Ariyarathna Buddhist Temple | |
| Aswedduma Jumma Masjid | |
| Bamunugedara temple | |
| Bauddhaloka Pirivena | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddshit Temple | |
| Buddshit Temple | |
| Cathedral Church of Christ the King | |
| Cave Temple | |
| Ethkanda Rajamaha Viharaya | |
| Galebandara devalaya | |
| Hadirawala Mosque | |
| Helgama Ashokarama Viharaya | |
| Ibbagala Viharaya |
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What is the population of Kurunegala?
Kurunegala has a population of 28,571 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 6,723 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kurunegala?
Kurunegala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.6 inches.