Kalu River
| Kalu Ganga | |
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River Kalu in Ratnapura
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Basin features | |
| Main source |
Paadhaya 2,400 m (7,874 ft) |
| River mouth |
Kalutara Sea level |
| Basin size | 2,766 km2 (1,068 sq mi) |
| Tributaries |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 129.5 km (80 mi) |
Kalu Ganga (Sinhalese: කළු ගඟ; literally: The Black River) is a river in Sri Lanka. Measuring 129 km (80 mi) in length, the river originates from Paadhaya and reach the sea at Kalutara. The Black River flows through the Ratnapura and the Kalutara District and pass the city Ratnapura. The mountainous forests in the Central Province and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve are the main sources of water for the river.
Coordinates: 6°34′19″N 79°57′35″E / 6.57194°N 79.95972°E
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