Vellaimanai

Vellaimanai is a hamlet in , and has about 500 residents. Vellaimanai is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, . The surrounding area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in . is situated 3½ km east of Vellaimanai.

Church
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
The is located between the Dutch and the village of . 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. is situated 3 km east of Vellaimanai.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalpitiya.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a coastal town located in western region of . The peninsula consists of a total fourteen islands. It is developing as a tourist destination.

Vellaimanai

Latitude
8.23613° or 8° 14′ 10″ north
Longitude
79.73559° or 79° 44′ 8″ east
Population
500
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
6JWX6PPP+F6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3561115955
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
7510450
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