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Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Eastern Province · Sri Lanka
Trincomalee is a large city in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 108,420. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Trincomalee
Trincomalee, also known historically as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil speaking culture on the island for nearly a millennium. With a population of 99,135, the city is built on a peninsula of the same name, which divides its inner and outer harbours. It is home to the famous Koneswaram temple from where it developed and earned its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai. The town is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College. Trincomalee is also the site of the Trincomalee railway station and an ancient ferry service to Jaffna and the south side of the harbour at Muttur.
People
Climate
| Population | 108,420 |
| Population Density | 37,386 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5778°, 81.2289° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Eastern Province |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5 inches (1,434 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Trincomalee
Trincomalee is a large city in Sri Lanka (Eastern Province) with a population of 108,420. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Trincomalee
Trincomalee has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1608 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 37,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5778°N, 81.2289°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 | - | - | 1 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in |
Trincomalee has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.7") and June the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Trincomalee
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadamei | College | - | , |
| Athletic ground Trincomalee Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| Cinec Campus Trinco Branch | University | - | , |
| Department of computer science- Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University | University | - | , |
| Department of Physical Science- Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University Of Sri Lanka | University | - | , |
| Eastern University Of Sri Lanka Trincomalee Campus | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculty of Applied Science, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka | University | - | , |
| Faculty of Communication business studies- Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University ,Srilanka | University | - | , |
| Faculty Of Siddha Medicine -Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University ,Srilanka | University | - | , |
| Ilahiya Arabic College | College | - | , |
| Ramakrishna Mission Sri Koneswara Hindu College | College | 1897 | , |
| St. Methadies College | College | - | , |
| Technical College | College | - | , |
Schools in Trincomalee
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/Kinniya Al Hira Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Punithavalanar Tamil Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Tissa Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Sri Konalinga Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| St Loudres RCV | - | - | - | - |
| Sri Vani Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Darmaraja Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| T/Vigneswara Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/St. FRANCIS XAVIER'S MAHA VIDYALAYAM | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph's College | - | - | - | - |
| St. Sexivor School | - | - | - | - |
| T/Rajakeeya Vidyaloka National School | - | - | - | - |
| Zahira College | - | - | - | - |
| Al Adaan School | - | - | - | - |
| T/Kin/ AL Aqza College | - | - | - | - |
| T/Kin/ Centrel College National School | - | - | - | - |
| Mathumai Amabal School | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist Pre School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalaimahai Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| T/Kin/ Abdul Majeed Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| commercial | - | - | - | - |
| T/T/Karumalaiyoothu Muslim Vidiyalam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Selvanayagapuram H.M.V | - | - | - | - |
| th/muslim maha vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| T/Mohamadiya Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Sri Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Hindu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist Girl's College | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's College | - | - | - | - |
| Tissa Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| T/Abayapura Central College | - | - | - | - |
| Namagal Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Vipulanada College | - | - | - | - |
| Sri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College | - | - | - | - |
| T/Nilaveli Tamil Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Al-fatha Vidyalaym | - | - | - | - |
| Orr's Hill Vivekananda School | - | - | - | - |
| T/Thirukoneswara Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Athimoddai Tamil Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Sampalthivu Tamil Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Sally Ambal Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Sevanayagapuram Hindu Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Mihindupura Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Kalaimagal Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| T/Jamaliya Muslim Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| T/St Fancis Xavier Maha Vidyalayam | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Trincomalee
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Trincomalee
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoods Tower Naval Museum | ||||
| Orr's Hill Army Museum |
Libraries in Trincomalee
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinniya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinniya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Trincomalee
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Market | |||||
| Kinniya Market | |||||
| Trinco Market |
Hotels in Trincomalee
75 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Trincomalee
66 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Trincomalee
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Trincomalee
5 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Trincomalee
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Trincomalee
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Trincomalee
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Trincomalee
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Trincomalee
21 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Trincomalee
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Trincomalee
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Trincomalee
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Trincomalee
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Medium Airport |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | HIM | Medium Airport |
| Iranamadu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Small Airport |
| Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu | - | Small Airport |
| Vavuniya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Trincomalee
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office China Bay | |
| Post Office Trincomalee | |
| Post Office-Trincomalee Kachcheri |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Trincomalee
51 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abayaramaya Temple | |
| Abhinawaramaya | |
| Arulmigu Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Kovil | |
| Buhary Masjid | |
| Church | |
| Divine Mercy Shrine | |
| Gokanna Raja Maha Viharaya | |
| Grand Mosque | |
| Guadeloup Church | |
| Hanuman Kovil | |
| Hijra Mosque | |
| Infant Jeasus Church | |
| Jumma Mosque | |
| Kali Kovil | |
| Kali Kovil | |
| Kali Kovil temle | |
| Kandaswamy Kovil | |
| Kannaki Amman Kovil | |
| Koneshwaram Temple | |
| Koneshwaram Temple |
Quick Facts
Around Trincomalee
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Trincomalee
11 places within 15 km
- • Karumalaiyoothu Beach
- • Marble Beach
- • Nilaveli Beach
- • Uppuveli Beach
- • Fort Frederick
- • Foul Point
- • Tank 91
- • Velgam Vehera
- • Lagoon
- • Lover's Leap
- • Ravana's Cut
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What is the population of Trincomalee?
Trincomalee has a population of 108,420 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 37,386 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Trincomalee?
Trincomalee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.