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Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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Moratuwa is a large city in Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 168,280. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Moratuwa
Moratuwa is a large municipality on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. It is situated on the Galle–Colombo main highway, 18 km (11 mi) south of the centre of Colombo. Moratuwa is surrounded on three sides by water, except in the north of the city, by the Indian Ocean on the west, the Lake Bolgoda on the east and the Moratu river on the south. According to the 2012 census, the suburb had a population of 168,280.
People
Climate
| Population | 168,280 |
| Population Density | 532 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.7730°, 79.8816° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 115.0 inches (2,920 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moratuwa
Moratuwa is a large city in Sri Lanka (Western Province) with a population of 168,280. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 115.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Moratuwa
Moratuwa 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 | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 316.3 sq mi (819.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7730°N, 79.8816°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 11.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 16.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
Moratuwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (3.6").
Colleges & Universities in Moratuwa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTS Kalutara | College | — | — |
| Technical College | College | — | — |
Schools in Moratuwa
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann Gmeiner School Piliyandala | — | — | — | — |
| WP/KL/ Jeelan National College | — | — | — | — |
| Piliyanda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Sudarshana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Dharmakeerthi Dhamma School | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Jina Darmadana Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Thaksala Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Hira International School | — | — | — | — |
| Ikra International College | — | — | — | — |
| Weera Puran Appu Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| German Technical Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Telecom Training Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Moratuwa Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Princess Of Wales' College | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady of Victories Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Janajaya Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| A T I | — | — | — | — |
| Vidyaraja Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Ananda Samarakoon Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Prince of Wales' College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Moratuwa
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 Moratuwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Kotte | ||||
| Authority Maritime Museum | ||||
| Dutch Colonial Museum | ||||
| Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 | ||||
| National Art Gallery | ||||
| National Museum of Colombo | ||||
| National Museum of Natural History | ||||
| National Planetarium | ||||
| National Puppet Museum | ||||
| Old General Post Office Fort | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sri Lanka Air Force Museum | ||||
| W A Silva Museum |
Libraries in Moratuwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athurugiriya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attidiya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhalasingham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhalasingham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colombo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colombo Tamil Association | 0.0 | |||||
| Colombo Tamil Association | 0.0 | |||||
| Jayawardenapura Kotte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jayawardenapura Kotte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kalutara Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Kotahena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakmahal Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Libraray - University of Kelaniya | 0.0 | |||||
| Library - NIHS | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and the dental | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Reading Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Reading Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Documentation Services Board | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Documentation Services Board | 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 Dehiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Dehiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Kelaniya | 0.0 | |||||
| Sirimavo Bandaranayake Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library - University of Colombo | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welisara Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Moratuwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Bambalapitiya (Milagiriya) Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Boralesgamuwa Public Market | |||||
| Central Fish Market Complex - Paliyagoda | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Delkanda Sunday Fair | |||||
| Dematagoda Public Market | |||||
| Dematagoda Public Market | |||||
| Dompe Weekly Market | |||||
| Economic Centre Ratmalana | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fruit store | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Good Market | |||||
| Hanwella Fair | |||||
| Homagama Fair | |||||
| Homagama Fair | |||||
| Horana market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Karagampitiya Sunday Market | |||||
| Kiribathgoda Public Supermarket | |||||
| Kotahena Market | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Maharagama Public Fair | |||||
| Malabe Weekly Market (Wednesday & Sunday) | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Maradana Market - Mariya Kade | |||||
| Mega City Athurugiriya | |||||
| Mega City Athurugiriya | |||||
| Morontuduwa Fair | |||||
| Mt Lavenia Public Market | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| Supreme Orchid Plant Nursery | |||||
| Tuesday Fair | |||||
| vegetable | |||||
| Vegetables and Fruits Market | |||||
| Vegetables and Fruits Market | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Viskam Niwasa | |||||
| Wattala | |||||
| Wattala | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wellawatte Market | |||||
| Wettumakada market complex |
Hotels in Moratuwa
36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Moratuwa
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Moratuwa
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Moratuwa
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Moratuwa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Moratuwa
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Moratuwa
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Moratuwa
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Moratuwa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Moratuwa
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Moratuwa
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Moratuwa
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Moratuwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Moratuwa
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 Moratuwa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Moratuwa Post Office | |
| Sub Post Office Parattha |
Treatment Centers in Moratuwa
36 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Body Clinic | ||
| Budair diagnostic centre | ||
| Budair diagnostic centre | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Ceymed | ||
| Chemotherapy Unit | ||
| Chemotherapy Unit | ||
| Dispensary | ||
| Dr Hazari Clinic | ||
| Dr Hazari Clinic | ||
| Dr Hazari Clinic | ||
| Eye Clinic | ||
| 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 | ||
| Kandy Medical Centre | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Madiwela Clinic | ||
| Mantal Counselling Center | ||
| Maternal & Child Health Clinic | ||
| Maternal & Child Health Clinic | ||
| Navajeevana Health care centre | ||
| Navajeevana Health care centre | ||
| Navajeevana Health care centre | ||
| Nidahas Ayurvedhic Clinic | ||
| Norris Clinic;Sri Lanka Medical Council | ||
| Norris Clinic;Sri Lanka Medical Council | ||
| Sarva Medical and Wound Care Clinic | ||
| Sarva Medical and Wound Care Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moratuwa
54 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bodhirukkaramaya | |
| Chiththa Meditation Temple Dolewatta | |
| Church | |
| Dhammadeeparamaya | |
| Dheeniya masjid مسجد | |
| Fr. Pradeep Jesudian Jesus Answers Prayers GT | |
| Gangarama Purana Viharasthanaya | |
| Gangarama Purana Viharaya | |
| Gangarama Temple | |
| Gangathilaka Pirivana, Viharaya | |
| gcjhdgh | |
| Hedigama Sri Sudarshanaramaya | |
| Holy Emmanuel Church | |
| Methodist church | |
| Methodist Church Car Park | |
| Methodist Church Moratumulla | |
| Moraeda Temple | |
| Nakshabandiya Jummah Mosque | |
| Naleemiya Jumma Masjid | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church |
Quick Facts
Around Moratuwa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Moratuwa
10 places within 15 km
- • AQUA ZONE
- • Discus Fish Collection
- • Alakeshwara Palace Or Tombstone
- • Dehiwala Beach
- • Panadura Beach
- • Wellawatte Beach
- • Chitrasena Art Gallery
- • Deshamanya Siva Ovyeskere Crafts Gallery
- • Junction Art Gallery
- • Mondigliani Gallery
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What is the population of Moratuwa?
Moratuwa has a population of 168,280 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 532 people per square mile, spread across 316.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moratuwa?
Moratuwa 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 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.0 inches.