Negombo
A coastal city on Sri Lanka's west coast, Negombo has long sandy beaches, a centuries-old fishing industry, and a concentration of historic churches that earned it the nickname "Little Rome." Its large Christian majority sets it apart from much of the country. The city also sits close to Bandaranaike International Airport, making it a practical first or last stop for visitors to Sri Lanka.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population137,223
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
Negombo: quick answers
Where is Negombo?
Negombo is in Sri Lanka, about 30 km19 miles in a straight line from Colombo.
How do you get to Negombo?
The nearest airport is Colombo (CMB), about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Negombo?
The warmest month is March, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is October, with about 346 mm13.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Negombo?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 restaurants, 2 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Negombo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Kegalle and Avissawella.