Wanaru Wewa
Wanaru Wewa is a reservoir in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Wanaru Wewa is situated nearby to the village Doratiyawa, as well as near the locality Messagammana.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kurunegala railway station and Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara.
Kurunegala railway station
Railway station
Kurunegala Railway Station is a major station, situated in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is the 5th railway station on the Northern Line and 39th overall from the Colombo Fort Railway Station, at an elevation of 122.86 metres above sea level.
Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara
Buddhist temple
Photo: Kurun, Public domain.
Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Cave temple in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. The temple is situated in middle of the Kurunegala town and lies in the mid valley area of the Ethagala Rock. Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara is situated 3 km north of Wanaru Wewa.
Maliyadeva College
School
Maliyadeva College is a national school controlled by the Sri Lankan central government. It is located in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, and was established in 1888 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society, led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. Maliyadeva College is situated 3½ km northwest of Wanaru Wewa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kurunegala and Mawathagama.
Kurunegala
Kurunegala is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century.
Mawathagama
Town
Mawathagama is a town in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is the third most developed city in Kurunegala District. It is situated 12 km from Kurunegala and 30 km from Kandy. Mawathagama is situated 8 km southeast of Wanaru Wewa.
Bakmeegolla
Village
Bakmeegolla is a village located in Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka, 10 km from Kurunegala, the capital city of the North Western Province. Bakmeegolla is situated 9 km northeast of Wanaru Wewa.
Wanaru Wewa
- Type: Reservoir
- Category: body of water
- Location: North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.4637° or 7° 27′ 49″ northLongitude
80.3796° or 80° 22′ 47″ eastElevation
127 metres (417 feet)Open location code
6MV2F97H+FRGeoNames ID
1224305
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Satellite Map
Discover Wanaru Wewa from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Doratiyawa and Messagammana.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pahala Teliyagonna and Kurunegala Rock.
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