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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).

28,973 Population 92/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
57.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Colombo Timezone

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About Mullaittivu

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

Population28,973
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population28,973
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates9.2680°, 80.8150°
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Country🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation57.6 inches (1,464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

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
Mullaittivu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Sri Lanka avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area314.3 sq mi (814.1 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates9.2680°N, 80.8150°W
TimezoneAsia/Colombo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above Sri Lanka avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 228 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 159 km
2011 Thane Category 2 283 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 248 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 88 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 117 km
1990 Unnamed Category 3 236 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 197 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 173 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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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
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Radio Stations near Mullaittivu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Mullaittivu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mulliyawalai Market
Pudukkudiyirippu Main Market

Hotels in Mullaittivu

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ocean Park Resort
Red Cross Bungalow

Restaurants in Mullaittivu

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ammachchi Tradional Foods
Mulle cafe
Welcome hotel restaurant

Cafes in Mullaittivu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Home Science & Canteen

Bus Stations in Mullaittivu

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus St
LK #5397201924

Gas Stations in Mullaittivu

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kumaaraiah Mahendran
Lanka Filling Station
Lanka IOC

Banks in Mullaittivu

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOC
BOC - Kachcheri Branch
HNB
NSB
Peoples Bank

Airports Near Mullaittivu

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jaffna International AirportJAFLarge Airport
China Bay AirportTRRMedium Airport
Iranamadu AirportSmall Airport
Sri Lanka Air Force Station MullaitivuSmall Airport
Vavuniya AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mullaittivu

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mullaitivu Post Office
postoffice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mullaittivu

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Mullaittivu

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.

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