Wewakanda

Wewakanda is a beach in Mirijjavila, Hambantota Divisional Secretariat, Southern Province. Wewakanda is situated nearby to the locality Mirijjawala, as well as near Sittakala.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hambantota.

Hambantota

Photo: Annelicious i, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Hambantota is the main city in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. This area was hit hard by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and underwent a number of major development projects including the construction of a new sea port and international airport finished in 2013.

Wewakanda

Type: Beach
Category: landform
Location: Mirijjavila, Hambantota Divisional Secretariat, Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

6.1139° or 6° 6′ 50″ north

Longitude

81.0826° or 81° 4′ 57″ east

Elevation

12 metres (39 feet)

Open location code

6MR3437M+H2

GeoNames ID

1223327

Wikidata ID

Q27439006

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Satellite Map

Discover Wewakanda from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Wewakanda” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Wewakanda”
Swedish: “Wewakanda”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mirijjawala and Sittakala.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Rotala Wewa and Nehindi Rock.

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