Nakulugamuwa


Nakulugamuwa is a village in the Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. It is located on the Tangalla Road (A2 Highway).
Nakulugamuwa is a comparatively highly populated village in Tangalle. Churches, Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques, schools of various types and many private shops and establishments are spread throughout the area. Though it is a majority Roman Catholic and Buddhist area, people of many faiths live here in peaceful coexistence. A sizable population also exists of minority Tamils and a smaller percentage of Muslims. There has been no record of any violence used by one faith group or racial group against another.
A railway station for Nakulugamuwa was opened on 4 September 2022.

Landmarks and notable places

Educational establishments

Medical establishments

Religious establishments

  • Wewdatta Temple
  • Rambukketiya Viharaya
  • Wallawatta Jayatilakaramaya
  • Sri Vimalananda Dhaham Pasala

Public places