Mahagala Wewa ( Reservoir)

Sri Lanka / Hambantota /

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This tank is situated 25 miles (45 km) from the Hambantota town, towards the northern boundary of the district. This was repaired in 1953. The catchment area of the tank is 96 sq km., and its area of water spread is 240 acres at full supply level. The length of the tank bund is 3900 feet. The extent irrigated under this tank is 276 acres.

for more ancient irrigation reservoirs see www.lankalive.info/tanks/index.php

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Coordinates: 6°23'44"N 81°2'14"E

Sir John kothalawala International Campus(proposed) 5.2 km
Kiri Ibban Wewa 7.2 km
Mau Ara Reservoir 11 km
Urusitana Lake. 13 km
Lunugam Vehera Reservoir 19 km
Lunugamwehera New city 20 km
Udawalawe National Park 22 km
Chandrika Wawe 22 km
Udawalawe Tank 24 km
Handapanagala Tank 33 km

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Sir John kothalawala International Campus(proposed) Kiri Ibban Wewa Mau Ara Reservoir Urusitana Lake. Lunugam Vehera Reservoir Lunugamwehera New city Udawalawe National Park Chandrika Wawe Udawalawe Tank Handapanagala Tank