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Weligama, Sri Lanka
Southern Province · Sri Lanka
Weligama is a small city in Southern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 22,179. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Weligama
Weligama is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. It is approximately 144 kilometres (89 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 9 metres (30 ft) above the sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,179 |
| Population Density | 43,488 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9750°, 80.4297° |
| 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 | 93.8 inches (2,383 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Weligama
Weligama is a small city in Sri Lanka (Southern Province) with a population of 22,179. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 93.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Weligama
Weligama has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2392 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 43,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9750°N, 80.4297°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in |
Weligama has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (3.6").
Schools in Weligama
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siddhartha college | — | — | — | — |
| නිමලව කණිෂ්ඨ විද්යාලය | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Thelijjawila Royal Collage | — | — | — | — |
| Denipitiya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dampella Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
| Ground | — | — | — | — |
| Sri Sumangala Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Midigama Maha Vidyalaya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Weligama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Weligama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Warehouse (National Maritime Museum) | ||||
| Handunugoda Tea Estate | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| Historical Mansion Museum | ||||
| Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex | ||||
| National Museum Fort |
Libraries in Weligama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Alahapperuma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gandara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hakmana Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kumarathunga library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richard Pathirana Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Weligama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddegama General Market Place | |||||
| Denipitiya Market | |||||
| Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct Galle | |||||
| Fresh Fish market | |||||
| Gandara Marketplace | |||||
| Hakmana | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Kalegana Fair | |||||
| Magister Square | |||||
| Mathara Public Market | |||||
| Midigama Public Market | |||||
| Piyadigama Fair | |||||
| Traditional Market | |||||
| Weekly Fair - Kalegana | |||||
| Weligama Market |
Hotels in Weligama
43 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Weligama
53 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Weligama
17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Weligama
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Weligama
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Weligama
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Weligama
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Weligama
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Weligama
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Weligama
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Weligama
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Weligama
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Weligama
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Weligama
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Weligama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Weligama
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | Large Airport |
| Koggala Airport | KCT | Medium Airport |
| Katukurunda Air Force Base | KTY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Weligama
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akuressa | |
| Denuwala Sub Post Office | |
| Horadugoda sub post office | |
| Weligama Post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Weligama
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agrabodhi Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Andugoda puran viharaya | |
| BodhiMalu Viaharaya | |
| Divelagoda puran viharaya | |
| Gangarama Temple | |
| Horadugoda puran viharaya | |
| Jayasumnarama Viharaya Dagoba | |
| Ladies Prayer Hall | |
| Midigama Temple | |
| Samara Weeraramaya Temple | |
| Samarasingharamaya Temple | |
| Siri Kettaramaya | |
| Sri Sudarshanarama | |
| Udukawa temple | |
| තෙපුදෙණිය ශ්රී බෝධිරාජ විහාරය |
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What is the population of Weligama?
Weligama has a population of 22,179 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 43,488 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Weligama?
Weligama 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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.8 inches.