Dondra Head Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dondra Head Lighthouse
Completed in 1890, the Dondra Head Lighthouse stands as an octagonal brick tower painted white. It measures 49 meters in height, with the light positioned 47 meters above sea level. The structure features a lantern and gallery. From its location on the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, it emits a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds, visible for 18.2 nautical miles. The nearest port, Mawella, is situated 8.9 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southernmost point of Sri Lanka, serving as a navigational reference for vessels in the Indian Ocean. Its opening as a tourist attraction in 2017 offers visitors a unique cultural experience.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 47m
- Geographic Range
- 18.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1890
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Mawella(8.9 km)
- ARLHS No.
- SLI-001
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 49m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- brick
Structure: octagonal brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white
Location
- Country
- 🇱🇰LK
- Latitude
- 5.9213°
- Longitude
- 80.5942°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Dondra Head على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب LK، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.