Moorkkam beach
Moorkkam beach is a beach in Thumpalai East, Vadamaradchi North Divisional Secretariat, Northern Province. Moorkkam beach is situated nearby to Thumpalai East Beach, as well as near the Hindu temple Nellandai Murugan Temple.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Point Pedro Lighthouse and Velautham Maha Vidyalayam.
Point Pedro Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Point Pedro Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Point Pedro in northern Sri Lanka. Built in 1916, the 32 metres white lighthouse has a round masonry tower with lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is dwarfed by a vast communication tower for the Sri Lanka Navy. Point Pedro Lighthouse is situated 640 metres northwest of Moorkkam beach.
Velautham Maha Vidyalayam
School
Velautham Maha Vidyalayam is a provincial school in Point Pedro, Sri Lanka. Velautham Maha Vidyalayam is situated 2 km west of Moorkkam beach.
Hartley College
School
Hartley College is a provincial school in Point Pedro, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1838 by British Methodist missionaries, it is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools. The school is named after Wesleyan priest and missionary Rev. Hartley. Hartley College is situated 2½ km west of Moorkkam beach.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thumpalai and Point Pedro.
Point Pedro
Town
Photo: Mayooresan, GFDL.
Point Pedro, also known as Paruthithurai is a town, located in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, at the northernmost point of the island. Cotton is produced around Point Pedro in the fertile calcic red latosol soils.
Vallipuram
Village
Vallipuram is a village in Vadamarachchi, near Point Pedro in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The village is an ancient settlement with rich archeological remains. The village is home to the Vishnu temple Vallipuram Aalvar Kovil. Vallipuram is situated 4 km south of Moorkkam beach.
Moorkkam beach
- Type: Beach
- Category: landform
- Location: Thumpalai East, Vadamaradchi North Divisional Secretariat, Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
9.82273° or 9° 49′ 22″ northLongitude
80.25371° or 80° 15′ 13″ eastOpen location code
6MX2R7F3+3FOpenStreetMap ID
way 1019081691OpenStreetMap feature
natural=beach
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Thumpalai East Beach and Nellandai Murugan Temple.
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