Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
North Central Province · Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa is a small city in North Central Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 13,900. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Polonnaruwa
Poḷonnaruwa, also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. The modern town of Polonnaruwa is also known as New Town, and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,900 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.9397°, 81.0027° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | North Central Province |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,713 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is a small city in Sri Lanka (North Central Province) with a population of 13,900. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2100 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9397°N, 81.0027°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SRI LANKA | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
Polonnaruwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.8") and June the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Polonnaruwa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Technical College | College | - | , |
| Pulathisipura National College of Education | College | - | , |
| Royal Central College Polonnaruwa | College | - | , |
| Royal Primary College | College | - | , |
| seevali college | College | - | , |
Schools in Polonnaruwa
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Central College Polonnaruwa | - | - | - | - |
| Kaduruwela Muslim Central College | - | - | - | - |
| Ananda Balika Maha Vidyalaya,Hingurakgoda | - | - | - | - |
| Kaduruwela Nagara Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| PO/Bendiwewa Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Thopawewa Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Pimary College | - | - | - | - |
| JMC | - | - | - | - |
| Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Polonnaruwa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Polonnaruwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum | ||||
| National Wildlife Museum |
Libraries in Polonnaruwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hingurakgoda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Polonnaruwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hingurakgoda | |||||
| Polonnaruwa City Center |
Hotels in Polonnaruwa
26 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Polonnaruwa
27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Polonnaruwa
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Polonnaruwa
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Polonnaruwa
7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Polonnaruwa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Polonnaruwa
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Polonnaruwa
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Polonnaruwa
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Polonnaruwa
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Polonnaruwa
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Polonnaruwa
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Polonnaruwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Polonnaruwa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ampara Airport | ADP | Medium Airport |
| Anuradhapura Airport | ACJ | Medium Airport |
| Batticaloa International Airport | BTC | Medium Airport |
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Medium Airport |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | HIM | Medium Airport |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Polonnaruwa
25 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 11 AthumalpitiyaJunction - LaxauyanaSiyambalagasJunction | |
| 12 Palugasdaman Senanayaka Road | |
| 13 Kalagala -Angammedilla Village Road | |
| 14 Kadawela Wewa Road Stage - 01 | |
| 18 Parakum Uyana D1Uthuru Ela | |
| 21 ParakiramaSamuthraya -Ambanganga Temple | |
| 22 ParakramaSamuthraya Bodhiya - Right Chanel Temple | |
| 24 Hinguragoda 7th Mile Post - Gallamuna -Hinguradamana | |
| 25 Karathakada junction | |
| 27 BOP 317 Dalpalama | |
| 28 BOP 316 -Karuwelagas Junction - Chandanapokuna | |
| 29 BOP 316 Karuwelagas hunc | |
| 29 Patungama Junct | |
| 45 Minnerya CetralColledge Road | |
| 47 Dora theka Junction -Paluwewa | |
| 49 Hinguragoda Airport -Viddiyaloga School Road | |
| 55 Hinguraka 4th Post-48 Village Chandanapokuna Aliwankuwa | |
| 64 MannempityiyaHospital Road | |
| 68 Dimbulagala Junction - Soruwila | |
| 72 Deberella Sudupalama | |
| 72 DeberellaSudupalama -Gallamuna | |
| Kaduruwela | |
| Newtown Branch | |
| PO RE Office | |
| Polonnaruwa Sub Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Polonnaruwa
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient City of Polonnaruwa | Cultural | 1982 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Polonnaruwa
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amma Pansala | |
| Bandiwewa Church | |
| Bodhi-tree shrine | |
| Bodhirukkaramaya | |
| Deval | |
| Gal Viharaya | |
| Hathamuna | |
| Hetadage | |
| Isipathanaraamaya Temple | |
| Kaduruwela Temple | |
| Kiri Vehera | |
| Kurunduwatte Sr Sumanaramaya | |
| Mary Immaculate Church | |
| Palugasdamana Temple | |
| Potgul Viharaya | |
| Rankoth Viharaya | |
| Sri Mangala Bodhirajarama Viharaya | |
| Thopawewa Church | |
| Tuparamaya Gedige | |
| Vishakha Aramaya |
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UFO Sightings Near Polonnaruwa
7 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Polonnaruwa.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hingurakgoda (sri lanka) | 2003 | Golden, shining object in the Sri Lanken sky -18th sept 03 at 1715hrs |
| Kaduruwela (sri lanka) | 2002 | Upul saw this triangle shaped object with a sound of bee buzzing. |
| Kaduruwela (sri lanka) | 2002 | Some thing is Cerculing around Sri Lanka for the past 3 weeks and Reports comming from all round Sri lanka! |
| Polannaruwa (sri lanka) | 2002 | aliens in srilanka |
| Polanuruwa (sri lanka) | 2002 | 2 people went for bath to nearby rever. ufo appeared with thundering sound. then it landed 2 two feet aliens came out. very soon it des |
| Polonnaruwa (sri lanka) | 2002 | Big crowed seen 2 ufo's various plases in Polonnaruwa- Sri Lanka. |
| Polonnaruwa (sri lanka) | 2001 | UFO Sited in Sri Lanka |
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What is the population of Polonnaruwa?
Polonnaruwa has a population of 13,900 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 315.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Polonnaruwa?
Polonnaruwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.
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