Pottuvil
Coastal town on Sri Lanka's eastern shore in the Ampara District, Pottuvil sits a short distance north of the well-known surf destination Arugam Bay. The town was heavily affected by the 2004 tsunami. Visitors passing through en route to Arugam Bay will find the town right at the water's edge, with mountains visible inland.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population45,727
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.9 mi
Pottuvil: quick answers
Where is Pottuvil?
Pottuvil is in Sri Lanka, about 139 km87 miles in a straight line from Kandy.
How do you get to Pottuvil?
The nearest airport is Ampara (ADP), about 2 hr 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pottuvil?
The warmest month is June, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C78°F. The wettest month is December, with about 308 mm12.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pottuvil?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants, 1 café and 22 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Pottuvil?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ampara and Monaragala.