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Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Southern Province · Sri Lanka
Unawatuna is a small town in Southern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Unawatuna
Unawatuna is a coastal town in Galle district of Sri Lanka. Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and known for its beach and corals. It is a suburb of Galle, about five kilometres southeast of the city center and approximately 108 kilometres (67 mi) south of Colombo. Unawatuna is situated at an elevation of 5 metres (16 ft) above sea level. Despite significant development in the last decade it is still home to the endangered and endemic purple-faced langur, an unusually shy monkey species only found in Sri Lanka's forests.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,000 |
| Population Density | 122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.0212°, 80.2503° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Southern Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 116.7 inches (2,963 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Unawatuna
Unawatuna is a small town in Sri Lanka (Southern Province) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0212°N, 80.2503°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in |
Unawatuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (15.2") and February the driest (4.6").
Schools in Unawatuna
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yatagala Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Sumangala Navodya Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Hiyare Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Bona Vista College | — | — | — | — |
| G/Buonavista Junior School-Unawatuna | — | — | — | — |
| Sudarma College | — | — | — | — |
| A.R.M. Thassim College | — | — | — | — |
| Pilana Thakshila Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ankokkawala Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Unawatuna
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Unawatuna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariyapala Masks Museum | ||||
| Community Tsunami Education Center and Tsunami Museum | ||||
| Dutch Warehouse (National Maritime Museum) | ||||
| General Tsunami Photo Museum | ||||
| Handunugoda Tea Estate | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex | ||||
| National Museum Fort | ||||
| Puppet Museum | ||||
| TSUNAMI PHOTO GALLERY | ||||
| Tsunami Photo Museum Telwatta | ||||
| Tukkawadu Mask Museum |
Libraries in Unawatuna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodanduwa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Godagama Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Ambalangoda | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Poramba | 0.0 | |||||
| Richard Pathirana Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Unawatuna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddegama General Market Place | |||||
| Denipitiya Market | |||||
| Dodanduwa Fish Market | |||||
| Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct Galle | |||||
| Firday Fair | |||||
| Fresh Fish market | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Magister Square | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Midigama Public Market | |||||
| Piyadigama Fair | |||||
| Rajgama Market | |||||
| Shopping Complex | |||||
| Sunday Fair | |||||
| Traditional Market | |||||
| Wednesday Fair | |||||
| Weekly Fair - Kalegana | |||||
| Weligama Market |
Hotels in Unawatuna
103 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Unawatuna
77 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Unawatuna
23 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Unawatuna
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Unawatuna
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Unawatuna
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Unawatuna
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Unawatuna
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Unawatuna
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Unawatuna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Unawatuna
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Koggala Airport | KCT | Medium Airport |
| Katukurunda Air Force Base | KTY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Unawatuna
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post office | |
| post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Unawatuna
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anagarika Dharmapala Memorial Institute | |
| Andayamgodella Sri Khettaramaya | |
| Bodhirukkarama Viharaya | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Galketiya Temple | |
| Hillside Buddhist centre | |
| Meegoda Sri Poorwaramaya | |
| Neegrodharamaya | |
| Peace Pagoda | |
| Polduwa Sri Sunandaramaya | |
| Rumassala Sri Viwekarama Vihara | |
| Shethrarama Viharaya | |
| Siyambalagahawatte Sri Vijitharamaya | |
| Sri Rathanajothi Vidyalaya | |
| Sri Sudarshanaramaya | |
| Sri Sumangala Viharaya | |
| Sri Visuddharamaya | |
| Sudarmarama Temple | |
| Temple |
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What is the population of Unawatuna?
Unawatuna has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 16.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Unawatuna?
Unawatuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.7 inches.