National Park · Sri Lanka
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka, covering 7,809 acres (3,160 ha), established in 1969.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Sri Lanka |
| Area | 7,809 acres (3,160 ha) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Coordinates | 6.8000° N, 80.8000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park (Sinhala: හෝර්ටන් තැන්න ජාතික උද්යානය, romanized: Hortan Thanna Jathika Udyanaya) is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It encompasses an area of 31 km2 (12 sq mi) and borders Thotupalakanda Nature Reserve. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft) and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe rivers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo, Sri Lanka · 62.7 miles away
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo, Sri Lanka · 68.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Horton Plains National Park?
Horton Plains National Park is in Sri Lanka (6.8000° N, 80.8000° E).
When was Horton Plains National Park established?
Horton Plains National Park was established in 1969, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Horton Plains National Park?
Horton Plains National Park covers 7,809 acres (3,160 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1630245 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horton_Plains_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).