Polonnaruwa District
Higurakgoda
Mahasengama

Minneriya

Minneriya is a mountain in , , and has an elevation of 166 metres. Minneriya is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Minneriya National Park and Minneriya.

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is a in of . The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.

Suburb
is a small town in that is famous for two things — the great lake built by King Mahasen and which is a hot spot for safari lovers because of its abundance of elephants. is situated 9 km northeast of Minneriya.

Town
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is a small city in the of . The location has some mid-range and up hotels aimed at package tourists, and is a departure point for other nearby locations of greater interest. is situated 10 km northwest of Minneriya.

Minneriya

Latitude
8° north
Longitude
80.83333° or 80° 50′ east
Elevation
166 metres (545 feet)
Open location code
6MW22R2M+28
Geo­Names ID
1235016
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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