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Walawe River
Downstream view of the river, from the Udawalawe Dam.
Map
Native nameවලවේ ගඟ (Sinhala)
Location
CountrySri Lanka
LocationsPadalangala, Mamadala, Nakulugamuwa, Uswewa, Angunakolapelessa, Tunkama, Ridiyagama
Physical characteristics
SourceSri Padaya
MouthIndian Ocean
  location
Ambalantota
  coordinates
06°06′19″N 81°00′57″E / 6.10528°N 81.01583°E / 6.10528; 81.01583
Length138 km (86 mi)

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.

Tributaries

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  • Belihul Oya
    • Kiriketi Oya
Belihul Oya, a major tributary to the Walawe River, near its source in Horton Plains.

See also

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References

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  1. "Walawe River". geoview.info. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2015.