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Mawathagama Division

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Mawathagama Division is a third-order administrative division in North Western Province, Sri Lanka with 65,555 inhabitants, at 219 m elevation. The national capital Colombo is 86 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 66 km away.

Overview

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

It is located in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka.

Also known as: Mawathagama Division

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° 26' 33" N, 80° 26' 9" E
  • Elevation DEM: 219 m
  • Timezone Asia/Colombo
  • Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 65,555
  • Pop. Density 553 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.5%
  • 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 Mawathagama Division

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

Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.

Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.01 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 23.1 1.7 189 94 1,011.9 - / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
6h 22.3 1.7 171 92 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
12h 32.8 3.9 234 47 1,010.2 0.04 / 0.04 91 457.6 n/a
18h 28.7 4.0 238 62 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.00 50 678.3 n/a
Tomorrow 23.0 2.1 190 91 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.01 90 3.8 n/a
30h 22.3 1.8 166 91 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 32.6 3.9 235 47 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 485.3 n/a
42h 29.2 3.5 238 58 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 669.8 n/a
Saturday 23.2 1.9 181 90 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 98 3.7 n/a
54h 22.2 1.7 164 91 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 32.9 3.3 242 45 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 95 465.9 n/a
66h 27.2 2.9 230 68 1,010.1 0.56 / 0.56 100 452.3 n/a
Sunday 23.4 1.6 189 90 1,012.8 0.30 / 0.86 90 2.3 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 Mawathagama Division?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.0 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 Mawathagama Division today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mawathagama Division?
Local time is 09:21. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Mawathagama Division?
Mawathagama Division is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mawathagama Division?
Population about 65,555.
What is the elevation of Mawathagama Division?
DEM 219 m.
Where is Mawathagama Division located?
It is at 7.44250, 80.43590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mawathagama Division in?
It is in Sri Lanka.

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Last updated 2018-12-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7432954
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