Kachchativu

Kachchativu is an island in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Katchatheevu.

Island
is an uninhabited island in . The island was governed by British Ceylon from 1921. Though the Indian government never controlled it, the island remained disputed until 1974 between India and Sri Lanka when India recognised Sri Lanka's sovereignty over the island.

Kachchativu

Latitude
9.38333° or 9° 23′ north
Longitude
79.51667° or 79° 31′ east
Open location code
6JXX9GM8+8M
Geo­Names ID
1242735
Wiki­data ID
Q27441815
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Satellite Map

Discover Kachchativu from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Bulgarian to Swedish—“Kachchativu” goes by many names.
  • Bulgarian: Качативу
  • Cebuano: Kachchativu
  • Swedish: Kachchativu

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Delft West and Delft East.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Vettu Kulam and Delft Island.

Northern Province: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Jaffna, Mannar, and Kilinochchi.

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