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Point Pedro, Sri Lanka
Northern Province · Sri Lanka
Point Pedro is a mid-size city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 89,810. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Point Pedro
Point Pedro, also known as Paruthithurai is a town, located in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, at the northernmost point of the island.
People
Climate
| Population | 89,810 |
| Population Density | 19,958 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8167°, 80.2333° |
| 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 (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.3 inches (1,354 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Point Pedro
Point Pedro is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (Northern Province) with a population of 89,810. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 53.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Point Pedro
Point Pedro has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1473 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8167°N, 80.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in |
Point Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.9") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Point Pedro
53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J/Thunnalai South G.T.M School | - | - | - | - |
| Thickam Sithivinayagar Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Alvai North Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| Alvai Ambal Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Alvai HTMS | - | - | - | - |
| Alvai Sinnathamby Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Vathiry North MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| Melaipuloly Saivapragasa Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Vadamaradchy Central Ladies College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Nelliyadi Central College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Vadamarachi Central Girls'College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Pointpedro Sithivinagar Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Vada Hindu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Velautham MV | - | - | - | - |
| J/Puloly East GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thunnalai Kasinathar Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Gnanasariya College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Puttalai Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Katcovalam MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Nagarkovil AMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kudathanai Karaiyoor RCTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kudathanai Karaiyoor AMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kudathanai GTM Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Manikkavasagar Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Hartley College | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Varany North GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thevaraiyali Hindu College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Varany Central College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Karampaikrurichi GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thumpalai Sivapirakasa Vithiyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Kallady Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Holy Family Convent | - | - | - | - |
| J/Vada Hindu Ladies College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Puloly Methodist Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Sacred Heart College | - | - | - | - |
| J/Nelliady MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaddaively Yarkkaru Vinayagar Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Puttalai Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thampasiddy MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J - Amban American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Alvai Sri Lanka School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Iyattalai American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Varany North Saivaprakasa Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Idaikkurichi Sri Subramaninia Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J - Karampai American Mission Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J - Manatkadu Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | - | - | - | - |
| J/Karaveddy Saraswathy Mahalir Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| J/Karaveddy East GTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Kaddaively MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thunnalai North MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Thadatheru MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
| J/Mathanai MMTMS | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Point Pedro
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 Point Pedro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna Archeological Museum | ||||
| Jaffna Archeological Museum |
Libraries in Point Pedro
| 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 | |||||
| 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 |
Farmers Markets in Point Pedro
| 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 Point Pedro
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Point Pedro
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Point Pedro
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Point Pedro
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Point Pedro
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Point Pedro
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Point Pedro
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Point Pedro
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Point Pedro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Point Pedro
3 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 |
Post Offices in Point Pedro
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Point Pedro Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Point Pedro
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chavakachcheri Agrarian Service Centre | ||
| J/Meesalai Veerasingam Central College |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Point Pedro
46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aalady Pillaiyar Temple | |
| Aathiyady Piilaiyar Templ | |
| Alvai Vevilanthai Muththu Mariyamman Temple | |
| Avollai pillayar temple | |
| Easwaran Temple | |
| Kalikai Kanthan Temple | |
| Kanakilawattai Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple | |
| Katkovalam Paranthalady Iyappan Temple | |
| Koatu Vaasal Pillaiyar (Periya Pillaiyar)Temple | |
| Maayavan Theertha Maadam | |
| Manthikai Kannaki Amman Temple | |
| Maravanpulam Hindu Temple | |
| Maruthady Murugan Temple | |
| Mayakkai Nachiyaar Temple | |
| Mayakkai Pillaiyar Temple | |
| Mayakkai Thillaiyampala Pillaiyar Temple | |
| Narasinga Vairavar Temple | |
| Nellandai Murugan Temple | |
| Nellandai Paththirakali Amman Temple | |
| Paruthithurai Sivan Kovil |
Quick Facts
Around Point Pedro
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Point Pedro
9 places within 15 km
- • Theru Moodi Madam
- • Moorkkam beach
- • Thumpalai East Beach
- • Point Pedro Lighthouse
- • St. Anthony's Church
- • Manal Kadu Beach
- • Mayakkai Cave
- • Mayakkai Well
- • Point Pedro
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What is the population of Point Pedro?
Point Pedro has a population of 89,810 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 19,958 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Point Pedro?
Point Pedro 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 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches.