Negombo Lagoon
| Negombo Lagoon | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary inflows Ja-Ela | Attanagalu Oya Old Dutch Canal | |
| Primary outflows | Indian Ocean | |
| Surface area | 35.02 square kilometres (13.52 sq mi) | |
| Max. depth | 1 metre (3.3 ft) | |
| Surface elevation | Sea level | |
| Settlements | Negombo | |
Negombo Lagoon is a large
.The lagoon is fed by a number of small
terns and other waders
. Negombo, Katunayake, Seeduwa are some nearby towns. Lagoon fishing is popular among the fishing community in Negombo. Lagoon crabs and lagoon prawns are in high taste and demand.
References
- S.W. Kotagama, Leonard Pinto and Jayampathi L. Samarakoon. "Sri Lanka" (PDF). Wetlands International. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2009.