Location - Eastern province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Pottuvil
Coordinates - 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°ECoordinates: 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°E
Area - 1,554 ha
Established - October 31, 1980
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation
Lahugala Kitulana National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Sri Lanka. Despite its land area, the park is an important habitat forSri Lankan Elephant and endemic birds of Sri Lanka. The national park contains the reservoirs of Lahugala, Kitulana and Sengamuwa and they are ultimately empties to Heda Oya river. Originally it was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in July 1st of 1966. Then the protected area was upgraded to a national park in October 31 of 1980. Lahugala Kitulana is situated 318 km east of Colombo.
Nearest city - Pottuvil
Coordinates - 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°ECoordinates: 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°E
Area - 1,554 ha
Established - October 31, 1980
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation
Lahugala Kitulana National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Sri Lanka. Despite its land area, the park is an important habitat forSri Lankan Elephant and endemic birds of Sri Lanka. The national park contains the reservoirs of Lahugala, Kitulana and Sengamuwa and they are ultimately empties to Heda Oya river. Originally it was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in July 1st of 1966. Then the protected area was upgraded to a national park in October 31 of 1980. Lahugala Kitulana is situated 318 km east of Colombo.
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