Kelaniya

City · Sri Lanka · Western Province

Kelaniya is a city in Western Province, Sri Lanka, with a population of about 28,846. The local time zone is Asia/Colombo (UTC+5:30). The nearest major city is Kotikawatta, about 3 km away.

6.9553° N  79.9220° E
Asia/Colombo  UTC+5:30
Elevation  10 m
Local time
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:5718:28
01Map
Coordinates6.9553, 79.9220
Coordinates (DMS)6°57′19″N, 79°55′19″E
Elevation10 m
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Also known as: Kelanai, Kelanigia, Kelaniya, gei la ni ya, kai la ni ya, kalani, kelaniya, klanyya
02Daylight by month
11.6J
11.8F
12M
12.2A
12.3M
12.4J
12.4J
12.2A
12S
11.8O
11.7N
11.6D
Longest day in Jun (12.4 h), shortest in Jan (11.6 h).
03Nearby places
Mulleriyawa33,540 ↓  2.6 km away
Kotikawatta64,565 ↙  3.4 km away
Peliyagoda28,784 ←  4.5 km away
Kolonnawa64,887 ↙  4.8 km away
Wattala30,725 ↖  5 km away
Hendala56,978 ↖  5.8 km away
Battaramulla75,633 ↓  6.6 km away
Pita Kotte118,179 ↓  7.6 km away
Colombo648,034 ←  8.4 km away
05Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kelaniya in?
Kelaniya is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+5:30). This offset is used for all local time in Kelaniya.
Where is Kelaniya located?
Kelaniya is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Its position is 6.9553, 79.9220.
What are the GPS coordinates of Kelaniya?
The geographic coordinates of Kelaniya are 6.9553, 79.9220 (6°57′19″N, 79°55′19″E). It sits at an elevation of about 10 m above sea level.
What is the population of Kelaniya?
Kelaniya has a population of about 28,846 people, according to GeoNames data.
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