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Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Northern Province · Sri Lanka
Jaffna is a large city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 169,102. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
169,102
Population
21,680/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
83°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
50.9 in
Annual Rain
Asia / Colombo
Timezone
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About Jaffna
Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna District located on a peninsula of the same name. With a population of 88,138 in 2012, Jaffna is Sri Lanka's 12th most populous city. Jaffna is approximately ten kilometres from Kandarodai which served as an emporium in the Jaffna peninsula from classical antiquity. Jaffna's suburb Nallur served as the capital of the four-century-long medieval Tamil Jaffna Kingdom.
People
Population169,102
Density21,680/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
| Population | 169,102 |
| Population Density | 21,680 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.6685°, 80.0074° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jaffna
Jaffna is a large city in Sri Lanka (Northern Province) with a population of 169,102. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Jaffna
Jaffna has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1471 mm.
Jaffna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.6°F |
| 53% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6685°N, 80.0074°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in |
Jaffna has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.1") and June the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Jaffna
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technological Institute-Jaffna | College | - | , |
| Ariyalai Computer Training Centre | College | - | , |
| BCAS Campus | College | - | , |
| British Council | College | - | Visit → |
| computer branch | College | - | , |
| Computer College | College | - | , |
| DMI Computer Education Jaffna | College | - | , |
| Faculty Of Medicine | University | - | , |
| Faculty Of Sidha Medicine-UOJ | University | - | , |
| French Language Train | College | - | , |
| IDM Nations Campus - Jaffna | College | - | , |
| Ilankai Venthan Arts College ( Wedding and Cultural Hall) | College | - | , |
| Institute of Informatics Studies | College | - | , |
| IVA Para Medical Campus | College | - | , |
| Jaffna Academy & school of Technology | College | - | , |
| Kamaraj University | College | - | , |
| Kopay Teachers Training College | University | - | , |
| London Business College | College | - | , |
| MayZone College | College | - | , |
| National College Of Education | University | - | , |
| National Institute Of Nautical Engineering | University | - | , |
| Ocean University | University | - | , |
| Ocean University - Jaffna Campus | University | - | , |
| Open University Of Sri Lanka | University | - | , |
| Patrician Institutes-Youth Educational & Training Center | College | - | , |
| Pehekam Sip Piyasa | College | - | , |
| Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts(University of Jaffna) | College | - | , |
| research and develpoment centre | College | - | , |
| School of Proffessional and Degree Stuied (Pvt) Ltd, Bharathiar University (India) | College | - | , |
| Skills College of Technology | College | - | , |
| Soft View Academy For Computing & IT | College | - | , |
| Sri Second Language Education Center | College | - | , |
| Tamil Theological College | College | - | , |
| Technical College Jaffna | College | - | , |
| University College Of Jaffna | University | - | , |
| University Of Jaffna | University | - | Visit → |
| Wisdom Business Academy | College | - | , |
Schools in Jaffna
207+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J/Vaddukoddai Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Subramaniya Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Jaffna College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thirunavukarasu Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Hindu Ladies College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Hindu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Chundikuli Girl's College | - | - | - | - |
| J/St Patrick's College | - | - | - | - |
| J/John Bosco’s Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Sinthupuram Pre School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thirunelveli HTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Nayanmarkaddu Maheswari Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Senkutha Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Madaithivu Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Nallur South Sri Vigneswara Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Nallur Station Church of Ceylon Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Pasaiyoor St Anthony's RC Girls Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Navatkuli Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaithady Muthukumaraswmy Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaithady Kurusamy Vidaylayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaithady Sethukavalar Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kopay South Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Cheddipulam GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kondavil Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaladdy Methodist Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Araly Saraswathy Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Araly East AMTM School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Araly North AMTM School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Ramanathan College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Karanthan Iramupillai Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Ariyalai East GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kopay Navalar Tamil Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaithady Vigeswara Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kokuvil Hindu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Uyarappulam Methodist Mission Vidayalaym | - | - | - | - |
| J - Anaikoddai Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Saint Anne's Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Manipay Sothyvembadi Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J/Allaipiddi Parasakthi Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Velanai Saraswathi Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kondavil Ramakrihan Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Mallakam Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Dr Thangamma Appakuddy Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Elalai Mahavidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Elalai Saiva Mahajana Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Mooalai Saivapragasa Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Araly Valliyammai Memorial Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J/Paranchsothy Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kondavil Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kondavil Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Inuvil Central College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Inuvil Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Urumbirai Chandothaya Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| Nuffied School for the Deaf and Blind | - | - | - | - |
| J/Urumpirai Saiva Tamil Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Poompugar GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J - Mandaitivu Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Alaveddy Arunasalam Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Muththuthampi Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Nallur Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/St James Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/St Roches Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Hindu Ladies Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kokuvil East Namagal Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kokkuvil Sri Gnanapanditha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kokuvil Station Church of Ceylon Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Skandavarodaya College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kanthorodai Tamil Kandiah Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Mallakam Visaladchi Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J/Uduvil Manns TM School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Manipay Ladies College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Aanaikoddai Balasubramaniya Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Manipay Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Navaly Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Navaly Station American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Navaly Saint Peters Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Manipay Vivekananda Vidayasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaddudai Saiva vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Sandilipay Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Piranpattu Kalaimagal Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Pandatharippu Jacintha Roman Catholic Tamizh Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kopay Maha vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Irupalai Church of Ceylon Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kopay South Kandavel TMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Nallur Gnanothaya Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Neervely Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Attiyar Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kokuvil Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thavady HTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Suthumalai North TM Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Urulu Ganesha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Atchelu Saivapragasa Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Pannagam Meyhandan Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Garthigesu Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Allaipiddy Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Velanai Athithisoody Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Moolai American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Alaveddy North American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Sathanantha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Karthikeya Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Vaddu Central College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Thunavi American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Sangarathai Sinnamah Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J - Chankanai Station American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Chankanai Sivapragasa Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Chankanai East Vigneswara Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kulamangal R.C Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Arunodaya College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Alaveddy South American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Uduvil Malwatha Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Sanguvely GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J - Puthumadam Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Araly Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Mankumpan GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Vadaliyadaippu Saivapiragasa Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J - Neerveli Church of Ceylon Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Punnalaikadduvan Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Punnakaikkadduvan Sithyvinayagar Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Atchelu MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Ealalai Srimurugan Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Earlalai St Isidore Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaithady Kalaivani Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/St Mary's Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/St John's College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Sri Barwathy Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Kopay Christian College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kopay North Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| Kopay Saravanapavanantha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Neervely South HTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Nallur HTMS | - | - | - | - |
| Kokuvil Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/St Joseph's Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Vembadi Girl's School | - | - | - | - |
| St Partic's College Fr.Long Block | - | - | - | - |
| SCHOOL GROUND | - | - | - | - |
| J/Araly Murugamoorthy School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kalviyankadu HTMS | - | - | - | - |
| Jaffna Central College | - | - | - | - |
| Vembadi Girl's School | - | - | - | - |
| St.John's College Jaffna | - | - | - | - |
| J - Skanthavarothaya College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Manipay Memorial English School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Uduvil Girls' College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Manipay Ladies College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Manipay Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Anaikoddai Balasubramaniya Vidyasalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Navaly Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Jaffna College | - | - | - | - |
| Angel International School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Gnanapanditha Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kokuvil Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kopay Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kopay Christian College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Aththiar Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| urumpirai roman catholic Tamil mixed school | - | - | - | - |
| J/Urumpirai Hindu College Ground | - | - | - | - |
| J/Urumpirai Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kolumbuthurai Thuraiyappah Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| St James Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Periyapulam Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Osmaniya College | - | - | - | - |
| Sanmarkka Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| St John Bosco's School | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel Convent Jaffna | - | - | - | - |
| Learning Space | - | - | - | - |
| J - Navanthurai Roman Catholic Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Al Hamdiya Ladies Arabic College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Vaitheeswara College | - | - | - | - |
| Chundikulli Gilrs' School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Holy Family Convent | - | - | - | - |
| J - Saint Charles Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Navalar Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Koddady Namasivaya Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Maheswari Vidyasalai | - | - | - | - |
| Vannai Sri Viswalinga Mahakanapathy Aranery School | - | - | - | - |
| Chettitheru MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Cross Convent | - | - | - | - |
| St.Roche's Church | - | - | - | - |
| Jaffna Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| St.Peters Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| St.Joseph's Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| J - Columuthurai Hindu Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Columuthurai Hindu Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Jaffna Hindu Ladies College | - | - | - | - |
| Jaffna Hindu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kaladdy Methodist Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Cross Convent | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's College | - | - | - | - |
| J - Saint Charles Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| J - Aanaipanthy Methodist Mission Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Pasaiyoor Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Girls Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Pasaiyoor St Anthony's Roman Catholic Girls Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kantharmadam Saivapirakasa Vidyalasalai | - | - | - | - |
| J/Canagaratnam Madya Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Saint Jame's Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Nallur Aananda Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Angel International School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Nallur South Saint Benedict's Roman Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Alaveddi South Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| Kulakkarai | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Theological Seminary of Sri Lanka | - | - | - | - |
| Nuffied School for the Deaf and Blind | - | - | - | - |
| J - Navanthurai Roman Catholic Vidyalayam Primary Section | - | - | - | - |
| J/Sithankerny Sri Ganesha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Lambodhara Ground | - | - | - | - |
| J/Mallakam Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jaffna
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiru FM | talk & speech | MP3 128 kbps | |
| sooriyan-fm (IN) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| nesaganam (IN) | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Jaffna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna Archeological Museum | ||||
| Jaffna Archeological Museum |
Libraries in Jaffna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Francais - French Laguage Training Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Ariyalai Arunothaya Community Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Ariyalai Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| AS Nadaraja Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| British Council | 0.0 | |||||
| Inuvil Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaffna Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kachcheri East Liberary | 0.0 | |||||
| Kalaimagal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kalaimahal community Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Karunaiyampathy Comunity Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| ManikkaIdaikkadar Community Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinthupuram Gandigi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sri Atputha Narthana Vinayakar Community Centre and Kumarns Sports Club | 0.0 | |||||
| St.Don Bosco Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urban Council Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vannarpannai Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Varany | 0.0 | |||||
| Velanai Pradesiya Saba's Public liberary | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jaffna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish market | |||||
| Ilavalai Market | |||||
| Kalviyankadu Market | |||||
| Manipay Market | |||||
| Manthikai Public Market | |||||
| Navindil Market | |||||
| Old Market | |||||
| Point Pedro Fish Market | |||||
| Point Pedro Shopping & Market | |||||
| Thirunelvely Market | |||||
| VVT Vegetable Market |
Hotels in Jaffna
31 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ashok
Bobbi Inn Hotel
Cozy Hotel
Devi Hotel
Flamingo Villa
Fort Hammenhiel
Fort Hammenhiel Resort
Fort Hammenhiel கடல் கோட்டை
Gnanams
Green Grass
Hotel Fox Resort
Humming Bird Hotel
J City villa
Jaffna hotel
Jaffna Tilko City Hotel
Jarushan Inn
Jetwing Jaffna
Jetwing Jaffna
King Palace Holiday Inn Hotel
Lux et Toiles
Mahishe Cottage
Northgate By Jetwing
omus
Saratha seashore villa & tour jaffna
Senthil Complex
The Thinnai
US hotel
Valampuri
yaarl Hostel
Yal's Town Inn
Yarllini hotel
Restaurants in Jaffna
49 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
11 to Eleven Pizza
Adina Rest In
Akshaya Vegetarian
Annekili Hotel
Arumai Eating House
Burguer Tym
Chelva Bavan
Chelva Restautant
Cozy
Fastfood Corner
Fort Corner
Gowri Cafe
Harry Hotel
Hotel Clock Tower
Jaffna Authentic Cuisine
Jaffna city
Lanka
Lavins Vegetarian Family Restaurant
Library canteen
Lingan Cream House
Malayan Cafe Veg
Mangos Indian Vegetarian
Mangos Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
Millennium Restaurant
Muslim Eating Shop
Nallur Bhavan Vegetarian
New Green Inn
Nila Vegetarian
Omex
Paradise
Pizza Hut
Pizzaria Lux
Rhine
Rolex Hotel
Royal BHai
Sai Holiday Inn
Salem RR Biriyani
Sarras Guest House
Sri Nigetha Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant
Tasty Foods
The Pizza
Thinesh Bake House
Thivya Mahal
Treat ooo
Vickna Hotel
Vijitha Cafe
Yarl Food
Yarl Suvaiyutu
Yarlta Hotel
Cafes in Jaffna
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Amul Cream House
Canteen
Juicy Touch
Kasun's karma Jaffna
Lingan Cream House
Raja Cream House
School Canteen
School Canteen
Sokkar Cafe
Zen cafe
Cinemas in Jaffna
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Majestic Cineplex
Raja Theatre
Sella Cinema
Theatres in Jaffna
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Raja Theater
St. James Theatre
Monuments in Jaffna
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ariyalai heritage centennial monument
Jaffna scout group 2016
Thileepan Memorial
Theme Parks in Jaffna
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
St.Mary's Community Centre Gym Club
Clinics in Jaffna
46 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
A/T Medi Clinic
Akshaya Medi Clinic
Appollo Clinic
Appollo Clinic
Ayurvedict center
Central Clinic
CeyMed Lab
CeyMed Lab
Christon Clinic
Durdans Lab
Eye Centre
Free Sidda Aurveda Dispensary
Jaffna Muncipal Council Free Siddha Despensary
Jaffna Muncipal Council Siddha Despensary
Kohila Medi clinic
Lava Hospitals
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Medi Aids Clinic
Phillips nursing home
Raj Medical Centre
Rajan Medical Center
Sampanthan Clinic
Saneya Herbal Care
Siva Medical Center
Sivasakthi Clinic
Sivasakthi Clinic
Sri Rama Medical Clinic
Sugarni Clinic
Suharni Health Complex
Sujjeevaah Clinic
Sujjeevaah Clinic
SunRise Clinic
Thulasi Medical Center
Trail Cancer Hospital
Van West Clinic & Nursing Home
Vasantham Hospital
Vision Care Eye Channelling
WHC
Yarl Medi Clinic
Yarl Mother Care
Dentists in Jaffna
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
International Dental Care
Jaffna Dental Clinic
Lavanya Dental Clinic
Laxmy Mahal
Veterinaries in Jaffna
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Government Veterinary Office Jaffna
Jaffna Veterinary Clinic and Surgery
Train Stations in Jaffna
12 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Chavakachcheri
Chunnakam
Inuvil
Inuvil
Jaffna
Kokkuvil
Kondavil
Mallakam
Navatkuli
Punkankulam
Tellippalai
Thachanthooppu
Bus Stations in Jaffna
10 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Jaffna Central Bus Stand
Jaffna Private Bus Stand
Kacheriyady Bus Station
Keerimalai bus station
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Long Distance Bus Terminal
Long distance bus terminal
Thapalkaddi Juction
Valanthalai Junction
Gas Stations in Jaffna
31 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ceypetco
Ceypetco
Ceypetco
Ceypetco
Changakanai MPCS
Chunnakam MPCS
Jaffna MCPS -Markpet
Jaffna MPCS (Ceypetco)
Kokuvil AMT
Kopay MPCS Ceypetco
Liverpoor
LK #1261951777
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Mrs Kamaladevi Kathiresampillai
Nadarajah - Urumbirai
Nagalingams & Sons
Nallur MPCS
Nunavil IOC
Pandatharippu MPCS
Petrol Station
Petrol Station
Ponnambalam and son
Raajan Umaiyal (Ceypetco)
Ratnam - Thirunelveli
S. Sutharsan
S.V.Murugesu Thinnaveli
Saravanapavan
SLRC
Thenmararadchchi West MPCS
Thevagurunathan
Velanai MPCS
Banks in Jaffna
52 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon
BOC
BOC
BOC
BOC
Co-operative Rural Bank
Co-operative Rural Bank
Colombo Stock Market
Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Hatton National Bank
Hatton National Bank
HDFC Bank
HNB
HNB Thirunelvely Branch
HSBC
Indian Bank
National Servings Bank
NDB Bank
NDB Bank
NDB Bank
NSB
NSB Bank
NTB Bank
Pan Asia Bank
People's Bank
People's Bank
People's Bank
People's Bank
People's Bank & ATM
Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank & ATM
Peoples Bank Kalviyankadu
RDB
Sampath Bank
Sampath Bank
Sampath Bank
Sampath Bsnk
Samurdi Bank
Seylan Bank
Seylan Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Stadiums & Teams in Jaffna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jaffna
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | Large Airport |
| Iranamadu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu | - | Small Airport |
| Thalladi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Jaffna
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ariyalai Sub Post Office | |
| Ariyalai Sub Post Office | |
| Chundikuli Post Office | |
| Invil Subpost Office | |
| Jaffna Main Post Office | |
| Post office-Chundikuli | |
| Sub Post Office Aththiyadya | |
| Sub Post Office-Kolobuthure |
Treatment Centers in Jaffna
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chavakachcheri Agrarian Service Centre | ||
| J/Meesalai Veerasingam Central College |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaffna
254 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aaladi Vinayagar Temple | |
| Abubakkar Jumma Masjid | |
| Aiyanar Kovil | |
| Alankulai Murugan Temple | |
| Amman Temple | |
| Amman Temple Compex | |
| Annaiccoattai Kannagai Amman | |
| Annaiccoattai kannagai Amman | |
| Annasaththira Gnana Vairavar | |
| anthaiyar Madam Katpaga Vinayagar Temple | |
| Arali Aavarampiddy Sri Muthumari Ambal Devasthanam | |
| Arali Thirchsabai | |
| Arasady Pillayar Kovil | |
| Ariyalai Neernochithavu Sithi Vinayagar Kovil | |
| Ariyalai Pirappankulam Mahamari Amman Kovil | |
| Ariyalai Sivan Kovil | |
| Arul Matha Church | |
| Assembly of God | |
| Aththiyadi Pillaiyar Temple | |
| Aththiyadi Pillaiyar Temple |
Quick Facts
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Around Jaffna
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Jaffna
9 places within 15 km
🏛️ Ruins (6)
- • Dutch Kachcheri Ruins
- • Jaffna Fort
- • Kachcheri Ruins
- • King Sangiliyan's Minister's Residence
- • Old Co-operative Shop
- + 1 more
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
- • Charty Beach
- • Gen. Kobbekaduwa Memorial. Arali
- • Kantharodai Archeolgical Site
🇱🇰 About Sri Lanka
Frequently Asked Questions About Jaffna
What is the population of Jaffna?
Jaffna has a population of 169,102 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 21,680 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jaffna?
Jaffna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.
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