Nai Aru Lagoon

Coordinates: 9°08′N 80°52′E / 9.133°N 80.867°E / 9.133; 80.867
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Nai Aru Lagoon
Nai Aru Lagoon is located in Northern Province
Nai Aru Lagoon
Nai Aru Lagoon
LocationMullaitivu District, Sri Lanka
Coordinates9°08′N 80°52′E / 9.133°N 80.867°E / 9.133; 80.867
TypeLagoon
Primary outflowsIndian Ocean
Surface area17.6 square kilometres (6.8 sq mi)
Max. depth4 metres (13 ft)
Surface elevationSea level
SettlementsAlampil
Chammalai
Kumulamunai

Nai Aru Lagoon (or Nay Aru Lagoon) is an

estuarine lagoon in Mullaitivu District, north-east Sri Lanka
.

The lagoon is fed by a number of small

brackish
.

The lagoon is surrounded by dense

coconut palm. The land is used for prawn fishing and paddy
cultivation.

The lagoon has extensive

shorebirds
.

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