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Mawalgama, Sri Lanka
Western Province · Sri Lanka
Mawalgama is a small town in Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 2,033. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mawalgama
Mawalgama is a village in the Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is approximately 37 kn east of Colombo and located on the Boralugoda-Mawalgama Road. The nearest railway station is the Kadugoda station.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,033 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9153°, 80.1302° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 132.8 inches (3,374 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mawalgama
Mawalgama is a small town in Sri Lanka (Western Province) with a population of 2,033. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Mawalgama
Mawalgama 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 | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 122 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 316.1 sq mi (818.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9153°N, 80.1302°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 13.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 18.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
Mawalgama has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 132.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.4") and January the driest (3.7").
Schools in Mawalgama
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akarawita Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Owitigama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saman Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Kosgama Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Thalduwa Buddist College | - | - | - | - |
| R/Kaluandura Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Boralugoda Sri Sidhdhartha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Kosgama Sumeda Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Palle Kanugala Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Seethawaka National School | - | - | - | - |
| Janadipathi Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Thalduwa muslim school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mawalgama
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 Mawalgama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Kotte | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
Libraries in Mawalgama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athurugiriya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jayawardenapura Kotte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jayawardenapura Kotte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kandana | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Libraray - University of Kelaniya | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and the dental | 0.0 | |||||
| Main 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 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 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welisara Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mawalgama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Central Fish Market Complex - Paliyagoda | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Dompe Weekly Market | |||||
| Ekala | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fruit store | |||||
| Hanwella Fair | |||||
| Homagama Fair | |||||
| Homagama Fair | |||||
| Horana market | |||||
| Ja-Ela Fish Market | |||||
| Ja-ela Market | |||||
| Kandana Old Market | |||||
| Kiribathgoda Public Supermarket | |||||
| Kosgama Fair | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Makewita marketplace | |||||
| Malabe Weekly Market (Wednesday & Sunday) | |||||
| Mega City Athurugiriya | |||||
| Mega City Athurugiriya | |||||
| Padukka Public Market | |||||
| Panadura Market | |||||
| Pet Shop | |||||
| Pet Shop | |||||
| Pet Shop | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Public Market Kohuwala | |||||
| Pugoda Fair | |||||
| Ragama Market | |||||
| Sunday Market | |||||
| Supreme Orchid Plant Nursery | |||||
| Tuesday Fair | |||||
| vegetable | |||||
| Veyangoda Market | |||||
| Wattala | |||||
| Wattala |
Hotels in Mawalgama
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mawalgama
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mawalgama
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mawalgama
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Mawalgama
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mawalgama
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mawalgama
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mawalgama
10 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mawalgama
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mawalgama
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mawalgama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mawalgama
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 Mawalgama
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapugoda | |
| Kirindiwela Post Office | |
| Kosgama Post Office | |
| Mandawala Post Office | |
| Pinnawala Post Office | |
| Post Office | |
| Post Office Tummodara | |
| Sub Post Office Ugadagamkanda | |
| Sub-Post Office Kalatuwawa |
Treatment Centers in Mawalgama
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Body Clinic | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Chemotherapy Unit | ||
| Chemotherapy Unit | ||
| Dispensary | ||
| Family Health Care Center | ||
| Family Health Care Center | ||
| Family Medi Care | ||
| Family Medi Care | ||
| High Level Medical Center | ||
| High Level Medical Center | ||
| Jeewaka Medical Center | ||
| Jeewaka Medical Center | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Mantal Counselling Center | ||
| Maternal & Child Health Clinic | ||
| Maternal & Child Health Clinic | ||
| Nidahas Ayurvedhic Clinic | ||
| Sarva Medical and Wound Care Clinic | ||
| Sarva Medical and Wound Care Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mawalgama
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arya Wanagiri Senasanaya | |
| Bethel Chapel | |
| Bodhimaluwa Temple | |
| Bodiya | |
| Bomaluwa Temple | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Dhammasobha Vipassana Meditation Centre | |
| Giridara Purana Viharaya | |
| Kiriwandala Vidyasanwardana Pirivena | |
| Kolankanda Gallen Aranya Senasanaya | |
| Kosgama Church | |
| Lenawara Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Lower Davidson Kovil | |
| Meththarama Viharaya | |
| Mundigala Aranya Senasanaya | |
| Penrith Estate Catholic Church | |
| Pushparama Viharaya | |
| Rajagiri Temple | |
| ranwala temple | |
| Saylabimbarama Temple |
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What is the population of Mawalgama?
Mawalgama has a population of 2,033 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 316.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mawalgama?
Mawalgama 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 81°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.8 inches.