Shannon

Shannon is an estate in , , and has an elevation of 1,320 metres. Shannon is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hatton railway station and Castlereigh Dam.

Railway stop
Hatton Station is a railway station on the Main railway line in . It is situated between Rozella and railway stations. It is 173.06 kilometres along the railway line from the Colombo Fort Railway Station at an elevation of about 1,262.5 m above sea level. is situated 3½ km east of Shannon.

Dam
The is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the , approximately 3 km south-west of , in the of . The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists. is situated 3 km south of Shannon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rozella and Hatton.

Village
, Central Province is a village in . It is located within . is situated 3½ km north of Shannon.

Town
is a major town in the of , governed by the Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council. is a major centre of the Sri Lankan tea industry. is situated 3½ km east of Shannon.

Town
Dikoya is a town in in the of . Dikoya forms Hatton-Dikoya Urban Council with . is situated 5 km southeast of Shannon.

Shannon

Latitude
6.9019° or 6° 54′ 7″ north
Longitude
80.5675° or 80° 34′ 3″ east
Elevation
1,320 metres (4,331 feet)
Open location code
6MR2WH28+QX
Geo­Names ID
1228071
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