Walawe River
River in Ridiyagama, Sri Lanka
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The Walawe (Sinhala: වලවේ ගඟ, Tamil: வளவை ஆறு) is a 138 km (86 mi)[1] long river in Sri Lanka which originates on Adam's Peak. It discharges into the Indian Ocean at the coastal town of Ambalantota.
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Native nameවලවේ ගඟ (Sinhala)
CountrySri Lanka
LocationsPadalangala, Mamadala, Nakulugamuwa, Uswewa, Angunakolapelessa, Tunkama, Ridiyagama
SourceSri Padaya
| Walawe River | |
|---|---|
Downstream view of the river, from the Udawalawe Dam. | |
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| Native name | වලවේ ගඟ (Sinhala) |
| Location | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Locations | Padalangala, Mamadala, Nakulugamuwa, Uswewa, Angunakolapelessa, Tunkama, Ridiyagama |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Sri Padaya |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | Ambalantota |
• coordinates | 06°06′19″N 81°00′57″E |
| Length | 138 km (86 mi) |
Tributaries
- Belihul Oya
- Kiriketi Oya
