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Bogahakumbura, Uva Province, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Flag

Current Date And Time In Bogahakumbura, Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:33:21 SLST
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 1,500
District: Badulla District

📍 Cities Near To Bogahakumbura


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bogahakumbura in Uva Province, Sri Lanka with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Bogahakumbura.

📍 Bogahakumbura Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Bogahakumbura from our regional database:

State / RegionUva Province
DistrictBadulla District
Total Population1,500
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude7.0869° N
Center Longitude81.022° E
Elevation328 m (1,076 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
Population Rank in Uva Province#8 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ambalangoda Ambalangoda89 143 77
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ambalantota Ambalantota67 108 58
South (S)
National Flag Of Ampara Ampara48 76 41
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Anuradhapura Anuradhapura94 152 82
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Badulla Badulla8 13 7
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Battaramulla South Battaramulla South77 124 67
West (W)
National Flag Of Batticaloa Batticaloa63 101 55
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Beliatta Beliatta74 120 65
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bentota Bentota84 135 73
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Beruwala Beruwala83 133 72
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chilaw Chilaw91 146 79
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Colombo Colombo81 131 70
West (W)
National Flag Of Dambulla Dambulla59 95 51
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia81 130 70
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Devinuwara Devinuwara85 137 74
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Bogahakumbura


States and regions closest to Uva Province (home state of Bogahakumbura), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Central Province Central Province51 82 44
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province65 105 57
North (N)
National Flag Of Kerala Kerala395 635 343
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Central Province North Central Province106 170 92
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of North Western Province North Western Province101 163 88
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province159 256 138
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Puducherry Puducherry367 591 319
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Sabaragamuwa Province Sabaragamuwa Province67 108 58
West (W)
National Flag Of Southern Province Southern Province69 111 60
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu348 560 302
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Bogahakumbura


Countries bordering or closest to Sri Lanka, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bogahakumbura's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh1,263 2,033 1,097
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory1,158 1,863 1,005
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,772 2,851 1,539
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of India India887 1,428 770
North (N)
National Flag Of Maldives Maldives611 984 531
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,401 2,254 1,216
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Bogahakumbura. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Uva Province, Sri Lanka.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bogahakumbura (You)Uva Province1,500
BadullaUva Province47,58712.5SSE
Ella TownUva Province5,00023.6S
Nuwara EliyaCentral Province27,50029.4WSW
HaputaleUva Province4,72136.6SSW
WellawayaUva Province10,00039.9SSE
MonaragalaUva Province10,23643.3ESE
TalawakeleCentral Province3,54543.5WSW
KandyCentral Province111,70148.5WNW
GampolaCentral Province24,28350.7W
HattonCentral Province15,07351.8WSW

🏆 Uva Province City Rankings

How does Bogahakumbura rank within Uva Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Bogahakumbura appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Badulla47,587
Kataragama20,935
Monaragala10,236
Wellawaya10,000
Wattegama8,000
Ella Town5,000
Haputale4,721
Bogahakumbura ⭐1,500

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Badulla10.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Badulla4,758.70
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA: HRI
90 km (56 mi) from Bogahakumbura
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Uva Province Cities
Bogahakumbura ranks #8 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Bogahakumbura? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Bogahakumbura Sits on the Map

Bogahakumbura sits inside Uva Province, Sri Lanka and ranks #8 of 8 cities in Uva Province by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Bogahakumbura to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Bogahakumbura outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Bogahakumbura and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bogahakumbura against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Uva Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bogahakumbura: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Bogahakumbura and the countries closest to Bogahakumbura by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Sri Lanka. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Bogahakumbura, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Bogahakumbura at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bogahakumbura

If you're stringing together stops in Uva Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Bogahakumbura — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Bogahakumbura MapView the Bogahakumbura map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Bogahakumbura Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Uva Province OverviewExplore the Uva Province state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Sri Lanka Country DataGet complete Sri Lanka data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Bogahakumbura

Which cities are closest to Bogahakumbura?

See the Cities Near To Bogahakumbura table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Uva Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Bogahakumbura to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Bogahakumbura and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Bogahakumbura map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Bogahakumbura will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Bogahakumbura to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Bogahakumbura?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Bogahakumbura. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Uva Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Bogahakumbura compare in size to the cities near it?

Bogahakumbura ranks #8 of 8 cities in Uva Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Bogahakumbura?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bogahakumbura is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 90 km (56 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.