Urelu | |
|---|---|
  Urelu | |
| Coordinates: Coordinates: 9°44′N80°03′E / 9.733°N 80.050°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Jaffna |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Urelu is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province. Urelu is located south of Punnalaikkadduvan, west of Achchelu east of Chunnakam and north of Urumbrai.
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