The Pali Aru is a river in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The river rises in northern Vavuniya District, near Puliyankulam, flowing north/northwest through Vavuniya District, Mullaitivu District and Mannar District. The river empties into Palk Bay. The southern section of the river is sometimes known as the Chamalankulam Aru.[1]
Pali Aru Chamalankulam Aru | |
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Location | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Province | Northern Province |
Districts | Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Mannar |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Vavuniya District |
Mouth | Palk Bay |
• location | Mannar District |
• coordinates | 9°10′00″N 80°06′00″E / 9.1667°N 80.1000°E |
Length | 50 km (31 mi) |
Basin size | 451 km2 (174 sq mi) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Northern Province Statistical Information 2017" (PDF). Northern Provincial Council. 2017. p. 140. Retrieved 14 March 2018.