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Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
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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).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 115,826 |
| Population Density | 17,656 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.8830°, 79.9071° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 106.0 inches (2,692 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8830°N, 79.9071°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| 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 | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sri Lanka Air Force Museum | ||||
| W A Silva Museum |
Libraries in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
| 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 | |||||
| Kandana | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Katubedda | 0.0 | |||||
| Kotahena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakmahal Community Library | 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 | |||||
| National Library and Documentation Services Board | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Documentation Services Board | 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 Amunugoda | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Bemmulla | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Dehiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Dehiwala | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Kelaniya | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Kiridiwala | 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 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
| 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 | |||||
| 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
Cafes in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
32 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
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 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beddagana Sub Post Office | |
| Madiwela | |
| Mirihana Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
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 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Quick Facts
Around Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
19 places within 15 km
- • AQUA ZONE
- • Discus Fish Collection
- • Emrald Aquarium
- • Viharamahadevi Park Aquarium
- • Alakeshwara Palace Or Tombstone
- • Dehiwala Beach
- • Golden Beach
- • Preethipura Beach
- • Wellawatte Beach
- • President's House
- • Chitrasena Art Gallery
- • Deshamanya Siva Ovyeskere Crafts Gallery
- • Helanka Art Gallery
- • Junction Art Gallery
- • Mondigliani Gallery
- • Water World Lanka
- • Lotus Tower
- • railway station
- • Train Viewpoint
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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.