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Talawakele, Sri Lanka
Central Province · Sri Lanka
Talawakele is a small town in Central Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 3,545. Elevation: 3,993 ft (1,217 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
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About Talawakele
Talawakelle is a town in Nuwara Eliya District in the Central Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is the centre of the Dimbula tea planting district, the largest tea growing area in Sri Lanka. It is situated on A7 Colombo-Nuwara Eliya highway. The altitude of Talawakelle is 1,198 metres (3,930 ft). Talawakelle railway station is one of the major stops of Udarata or Main railway line. The town is administered by Talawakelle-Lindula urban council.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,545 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9371°, 80.6581° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Central Province |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 118.3 inches (3,004 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Talawakele
Talawakele is a small town in Sri Lanka (Central Province) with a population of 3,545. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet (1,217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Talawakele
Talawakele 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 | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 126 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Area | 860.1 sq mi (2,227.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9371°N, 80.6581°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 12.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 7.9 in |
Talawakele has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (4.0").
Schools in Talawakele
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agarapathana Sinhala School | — | — | — | — |
| Agarapatana Tamil Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| CP/N St. Regulus Tamil Vidyalayam Lindula | — | — | — | — |
| CP/N/ Thangakelle No-01 Tamil Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| CP/N/ Maria Tamil Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| North Punduloya T.V School | — | — | — | — |
| CP/N/Talawakele T.M.V | — | — | — | — |
| Holbrook Tamil Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Halpola School | — | — | — | — |
| Beramana School | — | — | — | — |
| Wijayabahukanda School | — | — | — | — |
| Medhananda Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Pundaluoya Tamil Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Dell Tamil Vidyayam | — | — | — | — |
| Punduloya Pentecostal Assembies Church | — | — | — | — |
| Kumbaloluwa Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Talawakele
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Maple Radio | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Talawakele
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackwoods Museum | ||||
| Victoria Museum | ||||
| හෙම්මාතගම බෞද්ධ මන්දිරය |
Libraries in Talawakele
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Farmers Markets in Talawakele
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargills vegetable collecting center | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Deltota Market | |||||
| Dippitiya Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| karagahulpotha | |||||
| Keppetipola Special Economic Center | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| pussellawa market |
Hotels in Talawakele
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Talawakele
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Talawakele
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Talawakele
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Talawakele
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Talawakele
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Talawakele
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Talawakele
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Talawakele
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | Large Airport |
| Katukurunda Air Force Base | KTY | Small Airport |
| Weerawila Airport | WRZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Talawakele
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agarapathana | |
| Dunukedeniya Sub Post Office | |
| Kotmale Post Office | |
| punduloya post office | |
| Wijayabahukanda Sub Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Talawakele
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| amman kovil | |
| Bogahawaththa Bodhirukkharamaya | |
| Buddha Statue | |
| buddha statue | |
| Galge Purana Dewalaya | |
| Hindu Kovil | |
| Holbrook Temple | |
| Kathiresan Kovil | |
| Maria Siththi Vinayagar Aalayam | |
| Masjidhun Nooraniyyah Thaikkah | |
| Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha | |
| Punduloya Pentecostal Assembies Church | |
| punduloya vinayagar alayam | |
| Rathnagiriya Temple | |
| Sri muththu mari amman kovil | |
| sri muththumaariyamman kovil | |
| Sri muthumari amman temple | |
| St. Sebastian Church | |
| Temple with view | |
| vinayagar kovil |
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What is the population of Talawakele?
Talawakele has a population of 3,545 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 860.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Talawakele?
Talawakele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.3 inches.