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third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bamunakotuwa is a third-order administrative division in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 87 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kurunegala, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Colombo is 81 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 58 km away.

Overview

Bamunakotuwa Divisional Secretariat is Divisional Secretariat in North Western Province, Sri Lanka.

It is located in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka.

Basic Data

  • Country Sri Lanka
  • Located in Kurunegala District
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 32' 53" N, 80° 15' 10" E
  • Elevation DEM: 87 m
  • Timezone Asia/Colombo
  • Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 858 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Rupee (LKR)
  • Phone Prefix +94

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Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)

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Weather in Bamunakotuwa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bamunakotuwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.

Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 25.3 2.8 204 89 1,011.3 - / 0.00 86 0.0 n/a
6h 24.5 2.4 191 91 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 34.1 4.4 228 45 1,009.7 0.10 / 0.10 99 447.5 n/a
18h 29.5 4.3 235 63 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 56 677.9 n/a
Tomorrow 24.8 3.1 199 87 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 4.0 n/a
30h 24.0 2.4 186 89 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 33.3 4.2 228 47 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 84 462.7 n/a
42h 29.9 3.9 236 58 1,008.0 0.00 / 0.00 26 662.4 n/a
Saturday 25.4 3.1 199 85 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 98 3.8 n/a
54h 24.0 2.2 181 89 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 33.8 3.8 238 45 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 82 449.3 n/a
66h 28.9 3.7 233 62 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 472.4 n/a
Sunday 24.8 2.2 193 87 1,012.2 0.22 / 0.23 94 2.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bamunakotuwa?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bamunakotuwa today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Bamunakotuwa?
Local time is 09:21. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Bamunakotuwa?
Bamunakotuwa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bamunakotuwa?
DEM 87 m.
Where is Bamunakotuwa located?
It is at 7.54804, 80.25290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bamunakotuwa in?
It is in Sri Lanka.

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Last updated 2023-04-19
geonames https://www.geonames.org/11983743
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