Walawe River
The Walawe (Sinhala: වලවේ ගඟ, Tamil: வளவை ஆறு) is a 38.7 km (24.0 mi)[1] long river in Sri Lanka which initiates from Adam's Peak. It meets the Indian Ocean at the coastal town of Ambalantota.
Belihul Oya, a major tributary to the Walawe River, near its source in Horton Plains.
| Walawe River | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Downstream view of the river, from the Udawalawe Dam. | |
| Native name | වලවේ ගඟ (Sinhala) |
| Location | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Locations | Padalangala, Mamadala, Nakulugamuwa, Uswewa, Angunakolapelessa, Tunkama, Ridiyagama |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Sri Padaya |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | Ambalantota |
• coordinates | 06°06′19″N 81°00′57″E |
| Length | 38.7 km (24.0 mi) |
See also
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