Palama
Palama is a locality in Thotapalla, Imbulpe Divisional Secretariat, Sabaragamuwa. Palama is situated nearby to the locality Bogahakumbura, as well as near Morawakandura.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Samanala Dam.
Samanala Dam
Dam
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The Samanala Dam is a dam primarily used for hydroelectric power generation in Sri Lanka. Commissioned in 1992, the Samanalawewa Project is the third-largest hydroelectric scheme in the country, producing 405 GWh of energy annually. Samanala Dam is situated 3½ km east of Palama.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Belihuloya.
Belihuloya
Village
Belihuloya is a village in the Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 150 kilometres south-east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 616 metres above sea level. Belihuloya is situated 4½ km north of Palama.
Palama
Latitude
6.68° or 6° 40′ 48″ northLongitude
80.7693° or 80° 46′ 10″ eastElevation
511 metres (1,677 feet)Open location code
6MR2MQJ9+2PGeoNames ID
1231970
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