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Mullaittivu, Sri Lanka
Northern Province · Sri Lanka
Mullaittivu is a small city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 28,973. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Mullaittivu
Mullaitivu is the main town of Mullaitivu District, situated on the north-eastern coast of Northern Province, Sri Lanka. A largely fishing settlement, the town in the early twentieth century grew as an anchoring harbour of the small sailing vessels transporting goods between Colombo and Jaffna. The town has a District Secretary's office, many other government institutions and schools located in and around the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,973 |
| Population Density | 92 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.2680°, 80.8150° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mullaittivu
Mullaittivu is a small city in Sri Lanka (Northern Province) with a population of 28,973. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Mullaittivu
Mullaittivu 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (814.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2680°N, 80.8150°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SRI LANKA | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 13.0 in |
Mullaittivu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and June the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Mullaittivu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Agricultural Training Centre | College | — | — |
| mullaitivu technical college | College | — | — |
| NAITA | College | — | — |
Schools in Mullaittivu
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mu/Thaneerootu HBTMS | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Thaneerootu Muslim Maha Vidyaalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Silawathai Tamil Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Mullaitivu Roman Catholic Girls’ School | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Kallapadu GTMS | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Alambil RC Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Uduppukulam Tamil Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Hindu Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Mullaitivu Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Mullaitivu Muslim Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Vedduvaikkal Government Tamil Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Murippu Tamil Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Thanniruttu CCTMS | — | — | — | — |
| Vidyanatha College | — | — | — | — |
| Thannimurippu Government Tamil Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| Mu/Vidyanatha College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mullaittivu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Mullaittivu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulliyawalai Market | |||||
| Pudukkudiyirippu Main Market |
Hotels in Mullaittivu
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mullaittivu
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mullaittivu
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mullaittivu
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mullaittivu
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mullaittivu
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mullaittivu
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | Large Airport |
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Medium Airport |
| Iranamadu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu | — | Small Airport |
| Vavuniya Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mullaittivu
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mullaitivu Post Office | |
| postoffice |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mullaittivu
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosque | |
| Mount Zion House of Prayer | |
| Mulliyavalai Uuthangkaraip Pillayar Kovil | |
| Sri Samudragiri Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Sri Sathya sai Seva Centre, Thaniyutty | |
| St.Peters Church | |
| Thaneerootu Narasinghar | |
| Vattappalai Kannai Amman Kovil |
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What is the population of Mullaittivu?
Mullaittivu has a population of 28,973 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 314.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mullaittivu?
Mullaittivu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches.