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Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka

Northern Province · Sri Lanka

Kilinochchi is a small city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 13,006. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

13,006 Population 41/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
53.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Colombo Timezone

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About Kilinochchi

Kilinochchi

Kilinochchi is the main town of Kilinochchi District, Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Kilinochchi is situated at the A9 road some 100 km (62 mi) south-east of Jaffna. It was the administrative center and de facto capital of the LTTE until 2 January 2009, when troops of the Sri Lankan Army recaptured the city.

People

Population13,006
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population13,006
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates9.3961°, 80.3982°
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Country🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation53.5 inches (1,359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kilinochchi

Kilinochchi is a small city in Sri Lanka (Northern Province) with a population of 13,006. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.

Climate in Kilinochchi

Kilinochchi has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1631 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.2°C / 79°F 24° / 28.2° 109.2
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.3° 57.9
Mar 28°C / 82°F 25.2° / 32.2° 22.5
Apr 29.7°C / 85°F 26.7° / 33.1° 67.3
May 29.7°C / 86°F 27.4° / 33.4° 95.2
Jun 29.4°C / 85°F 27.2° / 32.5° 38.2
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 26.7° / 32.5° 80.9
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 26.5° / 32.4° 83.6
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 26.5° / 32° 105.2
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 26° / 31.4° 252.0
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 25.6° / 29.7° 409.7
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 24.5° / 28.9° 309.9
Kilinochchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above Sri Lanka avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area314.2 sq mi (813.8 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates9.3961°N, 80.3982°W
TimezoneAsia/Colombo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above Sri Lanka avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.12"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 225 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 134 km
2011 Thane Category 2 262 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 234 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 120 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 130 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 281 km
1990 Unnamed Category 3 263 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 199 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SRI LANKA Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.9 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 85°F (29°C) 1.0 in
August 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in
September 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.1 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in

Kilinochchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Kilinochchi

Institution Type Founded Website
Faculty of Agriculture University
Faculty of Engineering University
Faculty of Technology University
Jaffna university University
Open University of Sri Lanka University Visit →

Schools in Kilinochchi

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Annai Sarathathevi Vidyalayam
Kn/Oottupulam G.T.M.S
Kn/Selvanagar GTMS
Kn/Muruganatha Primary Vidyalayam
Kn/St Anthony's RCTMS
Kn/Unionkulam GTMS
Kn/Ramanathapuram Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/Paranthan GTMS
Kn/Ramakrishan Vidyalayam
Kn/Kilinochchi Central College Primary
Kn/Elephantpass GTMS
Kn/Vaddakkachchi South GTMS
Thiruvalluvar Vidyalayam
Kn/Hindu Primary School
Kn/Murusumoddai GTMS
Ramanthapuram Maha Vidyalayam
Vaddakachchi Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/Sivapathakaiyaham GTMS
Kn/Uruthirapuram Hindu College
Kn/Paranthan Hindu Tamil Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/thiruvaiyaru maha vidyalayam
Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalaya
Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalaya
Kn/Uruthirapuram Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/Pannakkandy H.T.M.S
Kn/Sivanagar GTMS
Mu/Thiru Murukandy Hindu Vidyalayam
Kn/St Theresa's Girls College
Kn/Kanishka Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/Umaiyalpuram GTMS
Kn/Vaddakachchi Primary School
Kn/Vivekantha Vidyalayam
Kn/Konavil Kanthi Primary Vidyalayam
Kn/Konavil Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/Puthumurippu Vigneswara Vidyalayam
Kn/Kanagapuram Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/St. Fatima RCTMS
Mu/Amathipuram Tamil Vidyalayam
Kn/Killinochchi Central College
Kn/Kannakaipuram GTMS
Kn/Barathi Vidyalayam
Kn/Kanagambigaikulam GTMS
Kn/Santhapuram Kalaimahal Vidyalayam
Kn/Ramanathapuram East GTMS
Kn/Ramanathapuram West GTMS
Kn/Alagapuri GTMS
Kn/Mayavanoor Vidyalayam
Kn/Kandawalai Maha Vidyalayam
Kn/Murugananda M.V
Kn/Periyakulam Iynar Vidyalayam
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Radio Stations near Kilinochchi

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

Libraries in Kilinochchi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Killinochchi0.0

Farmers Markets in Kilinochchi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kilinochchi Public Market
Public Market Killinochchi

Hotels in Kilinochchi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raj Hotel

Restaurants in Kilinochchi

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ammachchi - அம்மாச்சி உணவகம்
Bharathi Hotel
hottel
K&P & Hybrid Family Restaurant
Kalpana Vegetarian
Karachchi MPCS
Sithi Vegetarian
Skathi Vegetarian

Cafes in Kilinochchi

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kayalvili Cafe
Tea Shop
Yal Tea shop

Monuments in Kilinochchi

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hasalaka Gamini Ranaviru Smarakaya
Monument of Peace
War Memorial
War Memorial

Train Stations in Kilinochchi

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ariviyal Nagar
Elephant Pass
Killinochchi
Murikandi-Kokavil
Pallai
Paranthan

Bus Stations in Kilinochchi

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Killinochchi
LK #10880341005
Palai Bus Stand
Paranthan

Gas Stations in Kilinochchi

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ceypetco
Karachchi North MPCS
Lanka Filling Station
LK #4451475141
MPCS
MPCS Fuel Station

Banks in Kilinochchi

18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOC
BOC
BOC - Paranthan
Central Bank Of Sri Lanka
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Commericial Bank
DFCC
HNB
NSB
Pan Asia Bank
People's Bank
People's Bank
RDB
RDB
Sampath Bank
SDB Bank
Seylan
மக்களின் வங்கி

Airports Near Kilinochchi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jaffna International AirportJAFLarge Airport
Iranamadu AirportSmall Airport
Sri Lanka Air Force Station MullaitivuSmall Airport
Thalladi AirfieldSmall Airport
Vavuniya AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kilinochchi

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kilinochchi Post Office
Paranthan Post Office
Sub Post Office - Akkarayankulam
Thiruvaiaru Sub Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kilinochchi

39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
amman kovil
Anthoniyar Church
Arumugam murugan Temple
Hindu Temple
Hindu Temple
Hindu Temple
Hindu Temple
Kanthasamy Hindu Temple
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Kovil
Methodist Church
Mosque
Om Shakthivel Kovil
Paalayadi Pillayar Kovil
Pannangkandy Pillayar Kovil
Pansala
Parantha ASC
Pillayar Kovil
Pillayar Kovil
Pillayar Kovil
Porikkadavai Amman Kovil
Puthumurippu Pillayar Kovil
Ratnapuram Pillayar Kovil
Sithivinayakar pillaiyar kovil
Sivan Kovil
Sri Muththumariyamman Aaalayam
St Theresa's Church
St.Antony,s church
temple
temple
Vairavar Kovil

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Colombo

🇱🇰 About Sri Lanka

Capital Colombo
Population 21,670,000
Area 65,610 km²
GDP (USD) $83,716,142,582
GDP per capita $3,799
HDI 0.780
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 51.2%
Urban population 20.2%
Currency LKR (Rupee)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil
Calling code +94
TLD .lk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilinochchi

What is the population of Kilinochchi?

Kilinochchi has a population of 13,006 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 314.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kilinochchi?

Kilinochchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.

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