Strait of Anaiwasal
Strait of Anaiwasal is a marine channel in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Strait of Anaiwasal is situated nearby to the hamlet Thotakadu, as well as near the locality Thillaiyadi.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.
Kalpitiya fort
Kalpitiya Fort was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, Puttalam Lagoon. The surrounding Puttalam area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in Sri Lanka.
Dutch Reformed Church
Church
The Dutch Reformed Church is located between the Dutch fort and the village of Kalpitiya. The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in the Matara fort. It is one of the oldest Protestant churches in the country.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kalpitiya.
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is a coastal town located in western region of Puttalam District. The Kalpitiya peninsula consists of a total fourteen islands. It is developing as a tourist destination.
Strait of Anaiwasal
- Type: Marine channel
- Also known as: “Strait of Anaivasal”
- Category: body of water
- Location: North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.2563° or 8° 15′ 23″ north
Longitude
79.7587° or 79° 45′ 31″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
6JWX7Q45+GF
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Thotakadu and Thillaiyadi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pambativu and Oddakarentivu.
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