Park geography

Structured data on landscape relief, riverine ecosystems, and regional terrain distribution.

Geography and Detailed Mapped Boundaries for Flood Plains National Park in North Central Province

This geographic profile covers the technical landscape measurements and administrative location of Flood Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. The documentation includes precise boundary-derived dimensions, elevation intervals ranging from 20 to 60 meters, and associations with major riverine features including the Mahaweli River and Amban Ganga.

Related tags

wetland conservationelephant corridorbird migrationflood plain ecosystemriverine habitat

View park overview

Elephant corridor and wetland sanctuary along Sri Lanka's Mahaweli River flood plain

Flood Plains National Park

Flood Plains National Park is one of Sri Lanka's premier protected wetland ecosystems, established in 1984 as part of the Mahaweli River development project. Located in the North Central Province, the park encompasses 17,350 hectares of alluvial flood plain situated along the Mahaweli River, Sri Lanka's longest river. The park is characterized by its distinctive villus system, a network of shallow swampy depressions that form a unique wetland habitat supporting extraordinary biodiversity. The flood plains serve as a critical elephant corridor, connecting Wasgamuwa National Park to the southwest with Somawathiya National Park downstream. This ecological corridor is essential for the seasonal migration of Asian elephants and provides vital feeding grounds for populations estimated at 50 to 100 individuals. The park lies within Sri Lanka's dry zone, experiencing a distinct wet season from October through late January followed by an extended dry period, with mean temperatures around 27°C and annual rainfall approximating 1,650 millimetres.

Location: Sri Lanka
Park type: National park
Established: 1984
Area: 173.5 km²
Highest point: 60 m

Flood Plains National Park Atlas

Location overview

Regional and country boundaries in Sri Lanka and American Samoa

Flood Plains National Park Geographic Location and Setting

Flood Plains National Park is situated in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka and American Samoa. Regional records define the specific country territories and terrestrial boundaries of the protected zone.

Countries: Sri Lanka
Regions: North Central Province
Primary location: North Central Province
Geographic setting: Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Charting the 173.5 square kilometer land footprint and geographic extent

Flood Plains National Park Geographic Boundary Map and Spatial Limits

Mapped boundary outlines provide essential spatial context for Flood Plains National Park. Accompanying metrics detail the 173.5 square kilometer area along with geographic coordinates and span limits.

Pigeon | © OpenStreetMap contributors

Boundary area: 182.9 km²
Boundary perimeter: 237.8 km
Northernmost point: 8.0993° N
Southernmost point: 7.817° N
Easternmost point: 81.2361° E
Westernmost point: 80.9906° E
Geographic centre: 7.9664° N, 81.1236° E
North–south span: 31.2 km
East–west span: 27.1 km

Flood Plains National Park

Elevation and terrain

Lowland relief profiles and recorded river systems

Flood Plains National Park Terrain and Elevation Range

Recorded elevation metrics span from twenty to sixty meters across the lowland terrain profile. Associated feature cards detail river systems located within the protected boundary.

Minimum elevation: 20 m
Maximum elevation: 60 m
Highest point: 60 m

Selected named natural features

Rivers

Amban Ganga

Rivers

Mahaweli River

Rivers

Mahaweli River

Flood Plains National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Tropical lowland relief, dominant water features, and seasonal forest cover

Flood Plains National Park Environmental Setting and Landscape Classifications

Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and climate classifications provide structured categories for reading physical terrain settings. Associated metadata links individual environmental properties to relevant protected area records across the geographic atlas.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical
Water: Water-dominated
Forest cover: Partial forest
Seasonality: Strongly seasonal

Landscape features

Rivers · Wetland · Grassland · Marsh · Lakes · Forest · Valleys

Habitat types

Wetland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat · Grassland · Tropical forest

Park atlas

Explore adjacent protected landscapes and compare the regional park geography across Sri Lanka's Mahaweli River basin, a critical conservation network.

Discover More National Parks and Protected Areas Near Flood Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

After exploring Flood Plains National Park's unique wetland ecosystems, continue your journey by browsing other national parks and protected areas across Sri Lanka's North Central Province. Compare varied conservation landscapes, trace elephant corridors, and understand the broader geographic context of park networks within the Mahaweli River basin.

National parkSri Lanka

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

North

Somawathiya National Park: A Sri Lankan National Park Protected Landscape

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geography.

Delve into the geographic identity of Somawathiya National Park, a designated national park within Sri Lanka. This entry provides atlas-level insights into its protected landscape, mapped terrain, and the specific natural area context it offers. Understand Somawathiya National Park's place in the Sri Lankan geography for structured discovery, focusing on its protected status and mapped features without travel logistics.

Area: 376.455 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Somawathiya National Park Protected Area

National parkCentral Province

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

Southwest

Wasgamuwa National Park: A National Park in Central Province for Geographic Exploration

Mapped protected boundaries and landscape context.

Wasgamuwa National Park is a significant national park located in Sri Lanka's Central Province, offering valuable data for atlas exploration and geographic understanding. This protected area's mapped boundaries and regional setting within Central Province provide essential context for researchers and explorers focused on conservation landscapes. Discover the park's unique geographic identity and its contribution to the regional atlas, highlighting its role as a structured natural landscape.

Area: 393.22 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Wasgamuwa National Park Protected Area

National parkNorth Central Province

6.2 km away#3 closest

West

Angammedilla National Park: Protecting the Watershed for Parakrama Samudra in North Central Province

Mapped dry evergreen forests and mountainous terrain boundaries.

Angammedilla National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka's North Central Province renowned for its pivotal role in safeguarding the drainage basin for the large Parakrama Samudra reservoir. This protected landscape features significant dry evergreen forest ecosystems and mountainous terrain, contributing to the region's ecological stability and wildlife habitats. Its establishment highlights a commitment to preserving vital natural resources and understanding the complex interplay between protected areas and regional geography.

Area: 75.29 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Angammedilla National Park protected area

National parkNorth Central Province

18 km away#4 closest

West

Minneriya National Park: A Protected National Park in North Central Province

Explore mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Minneriya National Park is a designated national park offering unique protected landscape exploration within Sri Lanka's North Central Province. This entry provides structured data crucial for understanding the park's geographic features, its defined boundaries, and its significance as a protected area. Dive into the atlas context that illuminates the natural terrain and regional setting of Minneriya National Park.

Area: 88.894 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Minneriya National Park Protected Area

National parkEastern Province

19 km away#5 closest

South

Maduru Oya National Park: Sri Lanka National Park Landscape and Geographic Context

Mapped protected area boundaries within Eastern Province.

Maduru Oya National Park represents a distinct protected area within the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, offering valuable geographic context for atlas-based exploration. This national park's mapped boundaries and its placement within the regional landscape provide critical data points for understanding conservation geography. Discover the park's identity as a protected natural landscape and its role in the broader geographic atlas of Sri Lanka.

Area: 588.5 km²
Established: 1983
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Maduru Oya National Park Protected Area

National parkNorth Central Province

20 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Kaudulla National Park: Sri Lanka's Protected National Park Geography

Mapped landscape and regional context for Kaudulla National Park.

Kaudulla National Park stands as a protected national park offering valuable geographic insights for atlas explorers. This page details the park's location within the North Central Province, providing context on its mapped terrain and protected area status. Users can delve into the structured geographic data associated with Kaudulla National Park, enhancing their understanding of Sri Lanka's conservation landscapes.

Area: 69 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Visitors: 10K annual

Kaudulla National Park Protected Area

National parkNorth Central Province

About 68 km away#7 closest

North

Horowpathana National Park: Protected Landscape within North Central Province's Dry Zone

Explore its mapped boundaries and vital wildlife habitat.

Horowpathana National Park is a designated national park in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, covering 2,570 hectares of dry zone forest. Established to protect critical habitats for endangered species like the Sri Lankan elephant and leopard, it plays a vital role in regional wildlife conservation and managing human-wildlife conflict. Its landscape is characterized by dry forest ecosystems situated near the Tawalamham Hammillewa reservoir system, presenting a unique environmental context within the broader mapped geography of the island.

Area: 25.7 km²
Established: 2011
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

Horowpathana National Park Protected Area

National parkUva Province

68 km away#8 closest

South

Gal Oya National Park: Protected Landscape and Reservoir Geography in Uva Province

Explore savannah grasslands, elephant populations, and mapped terrain.

Gal Oya National Park presents a unique protected landscape within Uva Province, Sri Lanka. This national park is defined by its broad savannah grasslands, known as thalawa, interspersed with forested hills and the vast Senanayake Samudraya reservoir. Its varied topography, from lowlands to mountain peaks, offers a rich canvas for geographic exploration and understanding protected-area dynamics. The park's consistent visibility of elephant populations across these diverse terrains makes it a key site for wildlife observation within Sri Lanka's atlas of natural heritage.

Area: 259 km²
Established: 1954
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Gal Oya National Park Protected Area Atlas

MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue Exploring Flood Plains National Park's Landscape and Protected Area

Delve deeper into the geographic and ecological context of Flood Plains National Park. Understand its role as a vital elephant corridor, examine the mapped extent of its unique villus wetland system, and appreciate its significance within the broader protected area network of the Mahaweli basin for structured geographic discovery.

Browse next

Countries→Continents→Parks→

Global natural geography

Flood Plains National Park Atlas

Explore related park routes

Explore MoriAtlas Global Parks Browse All MoriAtlas Parks Global Park Map Discovery MoriAtlas: Browse All Countries Browse All MoriAtlas Continents National Park Environment Atlas Grand Canyon National Park Atlas Yellowstone National Park Atlas Yosemite National Park Atlas and Geography Serengeti National Park Atlas Galápagos National Park Protected Landscape Banff National Park Geography and Atlas Kruger National Park Atlas Entry Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Atlas Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Geography Plitvice Lakes National Park Atlas Fiordland National Park Protected Landscape Great Smoky Mountains National Park Atlas Afghanistan National Parks and Protected Areas Albania National Parks and Protected Areas Algeria National Parks and Protected Areas American Samoa National Parks and Protected Areas Andorra National Parks and Protected Areas Angola National Parks and Protected Areas Antarctica National Parks and Protected Areas Antigua and Barbuda Park List