Kayan Kulam

Kayan Kulam is a reservoir in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Kayan Kulam is situated near the village Ketpeli, as well as near the locality Vidattalpalai.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mirusuvil and Kodikamam.

Village

Mirusuvil is a town in the north of Sri Lanka, near Kodikamam. It was the site of the Mirusuvil massacre in 2000. Mirusuvil is situated 4 km north of Kayan Kulam.

Town

Chavakachcheri is a town in the Jaffna Peninsula of Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It may have Javanese origins, as the name "Chaavaka+cheari" literally means Javanese settlement. Chavakachcheri is situated 8 km west of Kayan Kulam.

Latitude

9.63333° or 9° 38′ north

Longitude

80.23333° or 80° 14′ east

Elevation

5 metres (16 feet)

Open location code

6MX2J6MM+88

GeoNames ID

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