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Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

Western Province · Sri Lanka

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is a large city in Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 115,826. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

115,826 Population 17,656/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
106.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Colombo Timezone

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About Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, also known as Kotte, is the legislative capital city of Sri Lanka. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is located adjacent to the urban area of Sri Lanka's de facto economic capital, Colombo.

People

Population115,826
Density17,656/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain106.0 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population115,826
Population Density17,656 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates6.8830°, 79.9071°
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Country🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation106.0 inches (2,692 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is a large city in Sri Lanka (Western Province) with a population of 115,826. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.

Climate in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.2° 82.8
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 23.8° / 31.6° 75.7
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.9° 102.6
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.9° 250.8
May 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.5° 314.1
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 26.1° / 30.7° 201.5
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.9° / 30.2° 128.2
Aug 28°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30.3° 121.6
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.3° 270.1
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.3° 349.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.1° / 30.6° 342.8
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.7° 175.8
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Sri Lanka avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density17,656/sq mi
Coordinates6.8830°N, 79.9071°W
TimezoneAsia/Colombo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.0"
179% above Sri Lanka avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Unnamed Category 1 216 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 11.2 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 15.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in Coldest

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alpha Kids Ami Montessori
St Joseph Girls' School
St. John's Primary School
St. Joseph's Boys' School
Sujatha Vidyalaya
Ananda Sasthralaya School Ground
Colombo School of Construction Technology
London English College
Gateway Kids School
Sri Rewatha Royal College
Sevana Special School
Standey Thilakarathna Viddiyalaya
ABC school
Royal Institute Nugegoda
St. John's College
Samudradevi Vidyalaya
Samudradevi Primary School
Siddhartha Vidyalaya
Anula Vidyalaya
Anula Primary School
Sujatha Vidyalaya Nugegoda
Lyceum International School
St. Joseph's Girls College
Anula Vidyalaya
Rotary Int. School
Louvre Int. School
Rotary
St.Thomas College
OxFord
Sri Rewatha College
Ananda Sastralaya kotte
Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya
Royal Institute Nugegoda
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Radio Stations near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

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 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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
Railway Museum
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
W A Silva Museum

Libraries in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athurugiriya Public Library0.0
Attidiya Library0.0
Attidiya Library0.0
Bhalasingham Memorial Library0.0
Bhalasingham Memorial Library0.0
Colombo Public Library0.0
Colombo Tamil Association0.0
Colombo Tamil Association0.0
Jayawardenapura Kotte Library0.0
Jayawardenapura Kotte Library0.0
Kandana0.0
Katubedda0.0
Katubedda0.0
Kotahena Library0.0
Lakmahal Community Library0.0
Libraray - University of Kelaniya0.0
Library0.0
Library and the dental0.0
Main Library0.0
Municipal Reading Hall0.0
Municipal Reading Hall0.0
National Library and Documentation Services Board0.0
National Library and Documentation Services Board0.0
Public0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library Amunugoda0.0
Public Library Bemmulla0.0
Public Library Dehiwala0.0
Public Library Dehiwala0.0
Public Library Kelaniya0.0
Public Library Kiridiwala0.0
Sirimavo Bandaranayake Public Library0.0
The Library - University of Colombo0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0
Welisara Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
Ekala
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fruit store
Good Market
Good Market
Good Market
Good Market
Hanwella Fair
Homagama Fair
Homagama Fair
Horana market
Ja-Ela Fish Market
Ja-ela Market
Kandana Old Market
Karagampitiya Sunday Market
Karagampitiya Sunday Market
Karagampitiya Sunday Market
Karagampitiya Sunday Market
Kiribathgoda Public Supermarket
Kosgama Fair
Kotahena Market
Maharagama Public Fair
Maharagama Public Fair
Maharagama Public Fair
Makewita marketplace
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
Ragama Market
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

Restaurants in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

38 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Achala Restuarant
Ajith Family Restaurant
Ambulthiyal
Cafe79
Chinese Dragon Cafe
City Foods
Curry Clan
Curry Dish
Dinemore
Gihans
Grand Shanaya
Harpo's
Havi
Hiruni Take-Away
Kesel Kole
Little Cottage Party Venue
Makrin
Meat Locker
Mintage
Namaste Indian Restaurant
Nishan Caterers
Oracle Restaurant
Palpatha
Pasta Hut
Pastry House
Perera & Sons
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Ruwan Foods
Salmon & Maki
Samanala Restaurant & Reception Hall
Sappid
Se-Ar Restaurant
Sensal
Spineeys Take away
Sushi Kai
The Spicy Kitchen

Cafes in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMRO Vegetarian Cafe
Api Wenuwen Api
Bakery at the Lake
BREAD TALK
Café Tasty
Devon
FAB
Green Cabin
Perera & Sons
Sasirika Bakers
Tea Avenue
The Cafe
Yasmin's

Cinemas in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Cinema
Quinlon Cinema

Theatres in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ananda Samarakoon memorial open theater

Clinics in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ceymed
High Level Medical Center
Jeewaka Medical Center
Madiwela Clinic

Veterinaries in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Care Animal Hospital
LK #7165317914
Zootopia Vets

Train Stations in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nugegoda
Pangiriwatta
Udahamulla

Bus Stations in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kotte Rd/2nd Cross St
Nugegoda Bus Stand
Nugegoda Bus Station
Udahamulla Bus Depot

Gas Stations in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ceypetco
Ceypetco
Ceypetco
Lanka Filling Station
LK #1152310332
LK #256352989
LK #620393887
LK #678826827
Nagavihare

Banks in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

32 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Ceylon
CDB Nugegoda Branch
Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Commercial Bank of Ceylon
DFCC Bank
DFCC Bank
ETI Finance Ltd
Food City
Hatton National Bank
HNB
HNB
HNB
HNB
N T B
NDB
NSB
NSB
NSB
Pan Asia Bank
People's Bank
Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank Pitakotte
Sampath Bank
Sampath Bank
Sampath Bank
Sampath Bank
Sanasa Bank
Seylan Bank
Union Bank Nugegoda

Shopping Malls in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CCC Look
Intergalactic Studio and Communication
R2R CCTV

Gyms in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BODY BY KRIS
Fitness Plus
Power World Gyms
The Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMBLarge Airport
Colombo Ratmalana International AirportRMLLarge Airport
Katukurunda Air Force BaseKTYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Beddagana Sub Post Office
Madiwela
Mirihana Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

36 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany Christian Life Centre
Bodhimalu Viharaya
Cavalry Church
Eeyam Poruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
Jayamangala Temple
Khethumathi Viharaya
Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya
Maliban Aramaya
Nugegoda Baptist Church
Pagoda Devalaya
Pagoda Meditation Centre
Pushparamaya Temple
Saranath Buddhist Centre
Sri Bodhi Piriven Temple
Sri Chandrarama Viharaya
Sri Dhammarama Viharaya
Sri Naga Viharaya
Sri Nalandaramaya
Sri Sambuddhaloka Viharaya
Sri Sudharmaramaya
St Thomas
St. Joseph's Church
Statue of Lord Buddha
Subadrarama Temple
Subadraramaya
Veherakanda Temple
Vivekaramaya Temple
Wijayamangalaramaya
Wijayamangalaramaya

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Colombo

Around Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 152
Hospitals 50
Pharmacies 67
Restaurants 255
Cafes 116
Bars 10
Supermarkets 105
Banks 168
Museums 2
Hotels 27
Libraries 6
Parks 75
Police Stations 14
Places of Worship 164

Things to See Near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

19 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (4)
  • • AQUA ZONE
  • • Discus Fish Collection
  • • Emrald Aquarium
  • • Viharamahadevi Park Aquarium
⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Alakeshwara Palace Or Tombstone
🏖️ Beaches (4)
  • • Dehiwala Beach
  • • Golden Beach
  • • Preethipura Beach
  • • Wellawatte Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • President's House
🖼️ Galleries (5)
  • • Chitrasena Art Gallery
  • • Deshamanya Siva Ovyeskere Crafts Gallery
  • • Helanka Art Gallery
  • • Junction Art Gallery
  • • Mondigliani Gallery
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Water World Lanka
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Lotus Tower
  • • railway station
  • • Train Viewpoint

🇱🇰 About Sri Lanka

Capital Colombo
Population 21,670,000
Area 65,610 km²
GDP (USD) $83,716,142,582
GDP per capita $3,799
HDI 0.780
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 51.2%
Urban population 20.2%
Currency LKR (Rupee)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil
Calling code +94
TLD .lk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

What is the population of Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte has a population of 115,826 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 17,656 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.0 inches.

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