Nuwaragama Forest Reserve
Nuwaragama Forest Reserve is a forest reserve in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Nuwaragama Forest Reserve is situated nearby to the locality Kunchikulama, as well as near Dambagahawewa.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tissa Wewa.
Tissa Wewa
Reservoir
Tissa Wewa, an artificial reservoir, was built by Devanampiya Tissa in order to increase the water supply to his capital city of Anuradhapura. Only Panda Wewa and Abhaya Wewa are older. Tissa Wewa is situated 3½ km southeast of Nuwaragama Forest Reserve.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District.Nuwaragama Forest Reserve
- Type: Forest reserve
- Also known as: “Nuwaragam Forest Reserve”
- Location: North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.35° or 8° 21′ north
Longitude
80.35° or 80° 21′ east
Elevation
96 metres (315 feet)
Open location code
6MW289X2+X2
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Satellite Map
Discover Nuwaragama Forest Reserve from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kunchikulama and Dambagahawewa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Vihara Medawachchiya Wewa and Iluppukulama Wewa.
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