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Maduru Oya National Park
Maduru Oya National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka, established in 1983, covering 589 km² (227 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Sri Lanka's 26 national parks.
- Area
- 589 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BTC · 61 km
Nearest airports to Maduru Oya National Park
- 1 BTC61 kmstraight line
- 2 TRR107 kmstraight line
- 3 HRI144 kmstraight line
More about Maduru Oya National Park
Maduru Oya National Park is one of 26 national parks in Sri Lanka. It covers 589 km² (58,850 ha) — about 75% of the size of New York City, making it the #5 largest national park in Sri Lanka (6.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 years ago — the first national parks in Sri Lanka date back to 1937. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Maduru Oya National Park
The closest airport is Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), about 61 km away — around 1 h 19 min by car; alternatively China Bay Airport (TRR, 107 km). Other national parks within reach include Wasgamuwa National Park (393 km²), Flood Plains National Park (174 km²), Angammedilla National Park (75 km²) and Gal Oya National Park (259 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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