Kokkilai Lagoon

Kokkilai lagoon is an estuarine lagoon in and , north-east . The town of is located on a sand bar between the lagoon and the Indian Ocean.
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  • Type: Lagoon
  • Description: Sri Lankan lagoon
  • Also known as: Kokilai Lagoon”, “Kokkilai Lagoon Sanctuary”, and “Kokkilai Lake

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kokkilai.

Village
or Kokilai or Kokkulaay is a town in the , . It is located about 40 km south-east of the District capital . It is a coastal town, located next to lagoon, it is also close to border.

Kokkilai Lagoon

Latitude
8.9914° or 8° 59′ 29″ north
Longitude
80.9327° or 80° 55′ 58″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
6MW2XWRM+H3
Geo­Names ID
1239719
Wiki­data ID
Q4227303
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Satellite Map

Discover Kokkilai Lagoon from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From French to Tamil—“Kokkilai Lagoon” goes by many names.
  • French: lagune de Kokkilai
  • French: Lagune de Kokkilai
  • Japanese: コキライ・ラグーン
  • Russian: Коккилай
  • Sinhala: කෝකිලායි
  • Tamil: கொக்குளாய்

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Manal Kerni and Tennamaravadi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kokkilai Lagoon Sanctuary and Pota Kulam.

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