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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Central Province · Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya is a small city in Central Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 27,500. Elevation: 6,129 ft (1,868 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain " or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,500 |
| Population Density | 5,478 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,129 ft (1,868 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9708°, 80.7829° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Central Province |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.6 inches (2,149 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a small city in Sri Lanka (Central Province) with a population of 27,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,129 feet (1,868 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is May (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1797 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,129 ft (1,868 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9708°N, 80.7829°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 8.4 in |
Nuwara Eliya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and February the driest (3.7").
Colleges & Universities in Nuwara Eliya
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture | University | — | — |
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | College | — | — |
| Faculty of Computing - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka | University | — | Visit → |
| Faculty of Geomatics | College | — | Visit → |
| Faculty of Management Studies | College | — | — |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | College | — | — |
| Nuwara Eliya Technical College | College | — | — |
| Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka | College | — | Visit → |
| University of Sabaragamuwa | University | — | — |
Schools in Nuwara Eliya
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Pragnasena Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Trinity College | — | — | — | — |
| CP/N/Elgin tamil vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| ragala school | — | — | — | — |
| ragala school | — | — | — | — |
| post office | — | — | — | — |
| Abbotsford Tamil School | — | — | — | — |
| Thawalampola Sri Wimalaratahana Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Rathnayakapatana School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross Pre-School | — | — | — | — |
| Kikiliyamana Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Karagahaulpatha School | — | — | — | — |
| Deegalahinna Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nanu Oya James Pieris Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Medawela Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Tamil Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Ruwan Eliya Vidyachakra Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Good Shepherd Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Gamini National School | — | — | — | — |
| dharmaraja school | — | — | — | — |
| N/GLASSUGH TAMIL VITHIYALAYAM | — | — | — | — |
| CP/N/Nawalar College | — | — | — | — |
| Silverkandy Tamil Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Udawela Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Ragala High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nuwara Eliya
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Maple Radio | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Nuwara Eliya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | ||||
| Mackwoods Museum | ||||
| Victoria Museum |
Libraries in Nuwara Eliya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandarawela Main Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Kotagala Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nildandahinna public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nuwara Eliya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library - Keppetipola | 0.0 | |||||
| Welimada Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nuwara Eliya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargills vegetable collecting center | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Deltota Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Galaha Market | |||||
| karagahulpotha | |||||
| Keppetipola Special Economic Center | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| pussellawa market |
Hotels in Nuwara Eliya
163 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nuwara Eliya
44 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nuwara Eliya
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Nuwara Eliya
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nuwara Eliya
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Nuwara Eliya
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nuwara Eliya
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nuwara Eliya
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nuwara Eliya
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nuwara Eliya
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nuwara Eliya
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nuwara Eliya
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nuwara Eliya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nuwara Eliya
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | Large Airport |
| Weerawila Airport | WRZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nuwara Eliya
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ambagasdowa Post Office | |
| Brookside Post Office | |
| Hakgala Sub Post Office | |
| Keppetipola Post Office | |
| Magasthota Sub Post Office | |
| Mathurata Post Office | |
| Nugatalawa Sub Post Office | |
| Nuwara Eliya Post Office | |
| Padiyapelella Post Office | |
| post office | |
| Ragala Post Office | |
| Ramboda Sub Post Office | |
| Ruwan Eliya Sub Post Office | |
| Sub Post Office | |
| Uduhawara Sub Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nuwara Eliya
53 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Kabeer Grand Mosque | |
| Ashokaramaya | |
| Bambarakele Sri Maha Viharaya | |
| Brookside Church | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Eastall divisin hindu temple | |
| Elgin Lower Division Sri Muththumari amman Alayam | |
| Elgin Sri Karumariamman Alayam | |
| Hakgala Sankhagiri Viharaya | |
| Hindu Kovil | |
| hindu temple | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| International Buddhist Center | |
| Jumma Masjid | |
| Kandapillaiyar Temple-Oliphant | |
| Kandapola Kovil | |
| Kandapola Temple |
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What is the population of Nuwara Eliya?
Nuwara Eliya has a population of 27,500 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 5,478 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nuwara Eliya?
Nuwara Eliya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.6 inches.