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Boundaries
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North |
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Anuradapura |
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South |
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Kandy, Kegalle
& Gampaha |
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West |
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Puttalam |
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East
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Matale |
Physical Features
Topographically Kurunegala
town is based on a plain area with the exception of the surrounding rock
out crops. The Kurunegala Lake is the primary
geographical feature of Kurunegala and adorns the
town. A transport hub, it has a railway station, and several main roads
linking important parts of the country. Kurunegala
is situated about 94 km from Colombo, and 42 km from Kandy. Ethagala (shape of Ethagala
resembles an Elephant) a rock reaching 316 meters, towers over the town,
which is located at an altitude of 116 meters above sea level.
Climate and Rainfall
Climate is fairly temperate and
tropical throughout the year. However during the month of April the
temperature can rise up to about 350 C. During the monsoons from
May to August and October to January, heavy rains can be expected. The
annual rainfall in Kurunegala is about 2000 mm.
In general, temperatures experienced during late November to mid February
period are lower than the rest of the year.
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Annual Rainfall in Selected Areas and seasonal
pattern
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North East Monsoon (Nov-Feb)
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Inter Monsoon -01(Feb-Apr)
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South West Monsoon (May- Sep)
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Inter Monsoon – 02 (Oct-Nov)
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Table - Temperature in Kurunegala
District in o C
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Month
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Years
1961 - 1990
Average
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2007
Highest
Lowest
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2008
Highest
Lowest
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Average
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27.8
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32.0
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22.8
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31.7
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22.9
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Source: Department
of Census and Statistics
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