Veli Aru
Veli Aru is a stream in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Veli Aru is situated nearby to the locality Vavunativu, as well as near Kayanmadukandam.Places of Interest
Highlights include Batticaloa Airport.
Batticaloa Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Airportprasad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Batticaloa International Airport, formerly known as Batticaloa Airport, is an airport serving eastern Sri Lanka. It is also a military airbase known as Sri Lanka Air Force Batticaloa or SLAF Batticaloa. Batticaloa Airport is situated 3½ km northeast of Veli Aru.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Batticaloa and Kattankudy.
Batticaloa
Photo: AntanO, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Batticaloa is a city in Northeastern Sri Lanka, known for its lagoon, historical landmarks and nearby beaches.
Kattankudy
Suburb
Kattankudy is a township near the city of Batticaloa on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. The town is predominantly populated by Muslims. Most of the people are engaged in business, industries and fisheries. Kattankudy is situated 8 km east of Veli Aru.
Veli Aru
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Vett Aru”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
7.6864° or 7° 41′ 11″ northLongitude
81.6548° or 81° 39′ 17″ eastElevation
6 metres (20 feet)Open location code
6MV3MMP3+HWGeoNames ID
1224924
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Vavunativu and Kayanmadukandam.
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