Velankadu Villu
Velankadu Villu is a marsh in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Velankadu Villu is situated nearby to the village Gallella, as well as near the locality Mahagantota.Places of Interest
Highlights include Manampitiya Bridge.
Manampitiya Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Astronomyinertia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Manampitiya Bridge is the second longest bridge in Sri Lanka with a length of 302 m. It comprises two bridges, an early-twentieth-century steel bridge which is used for railway and a newly built bridge carrying two lanes of highway. Manampitiya Bridge is situated 2½ km east of Velankadu Villu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa
Velankadu Villu
- Type: Marsh
- Category: body of water
- Location: North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
7.91667° or 7° 55′ northLongitude
81.06667° or 81° 4′ eastElevation
35 metres (115 feet)Open location code
6MV3W388+MMGeoNames ID
1224942
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Gallella and Mahagantota.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Katugaha Wewa and Tagarapotana Wewa.
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