Uppu Aru Lagoon
Uppu Aru lagoon is a lagoon in Jaffna District, northern Sri Lanka. The lagoon separates the Valikamam region from the Thenmarachchi region. The lagoon is linked to Jaffna Lagoon by a short channel to the south.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Urumpirai and Nallur.
Urumpirai
Village
Urumpirai is a town in Northern Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. It is located 9 km from Jaffna. Urumpirai is situated 6 km northwest of Uppu Aru Lagoon.
Nallur
Town
Nallur is an affluent suburb in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is located 3 km south from Jaffna city centre. Nallur is most famous for Nallur Kandaswamy temple, one of Sri Lanka's most sacred place of pilgrimage for Sri Lankan Hindus. Nallur is situated 8 km southwest of Uppu Aru Lagoon.
Kokkuvil
Village
Kokuvil is a suburb in the northern Sri Lankan city of Jaffna. Kokkuvil is situated 8 km west of Uppu Aru Lagoon.
Uppu Aru Lagoon
- Type: Lagoon
- Description: body of water
- Categories: lake and body of water
- Location: Northern Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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In Other Languages
From German to Russian—“Uppu Aru Lagoon” goes by many names.
- German: “Uppu-Aru-Lagune”
- Russian: “Уппу Ару”
- Russian: “Уппу-Ару”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nirveli North and Kallikadu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tattankeny Kulam and Chemmani Kulam.
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