Theravil Aru

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Theravil Aru
Location
Country Sri Lanka
Province Northern Province
Districts Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Mullaitivu District
Mouth Chundikkulam Lagoon
  location
Kilinochchi District
  coordinates
9°27′N80°36′E / 9.450°N 80.600°E / 9.450; 80.600
Length23 km (14 mi)
Basin size90 km2 (35 sq mi)

The Theravil Aru (or Toravil Aru) is a river in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The river rises in central Mullaitivu District, before flowing north through Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi districts. The river empties into Chundikkulam Lagoon. [1]

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References

  1. "Northern Province Statistical Information 2017" (PDF). Northern Provincial Council. 2017. p. 140. Retrieved 14 March 2018.