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Vakarai, Sri Lanka
Eastern Province · Sri Lanka
Vakarai is a small city in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 21,000. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Vakarai
The Vakarai is an internationally distributed Lithuanian-American newspaper. The Vakarai is published in Chicago with its headquarters in suburban Downers Grove. It is the largest Lithuanian-American newspaper and is read not only in the United States, but in Canada and Europe as well. Currently it contains 56 pages and has four weekly supplements.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,000 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.1333°, 81.4333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | Eastern Province |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.9 inches (1,573 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vakarai
Vakarai is a small city in Sri Lanka (Eastern Province) with a population of 21,000. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 61.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Vakarai
Vakarai has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2100 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2,136.3 sq mi (5,533.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1333°N, 81.4333°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 | — | — | 53 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
Vakarai has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.8") and June the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Vakarai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batticaloa Campus | University | — | — |
| E.T.M Hindu college | College | — | — |
| ilankaithuraimugathuvatam primary school | College | — | — |
| Ilankaithuraimukathuvaram junior school | College | — | — |
| T/Mu/ Punnaiyadi Namagal Vidyalayam | College | — | — |
| T/MU/MUTHTHUCHCHENAI GTM SCHOOL | College | — | — |
| T/Mu/Valaiththodam GTMS | College | — | — |
Schools in Vakarai
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arumpuhal Pre School | — | — | — | — |
| Pre school | — | — | — | — |
| Training Centre - Tailoring | — | — | — | — |
| Pre school | — | — | — | — |
| B/t Kathiraveli Vigneswara Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Kaddumurivu G.T.M School | — | — | — | — |
| B/Thaddumunai Manikka Vinayakar Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Ooriyankaddu G.T.M School | — | — | — | — |
| B/t Vaharai Maha Viththiyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Bt/Paal Cheanai School | — | — | — | — |
| Bt/Arunthathi Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| BT/KK/Mathurankernykullam G.T.M.S | — | — | — | — |
| BT/Kokkuvil G.T.M .S | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vakarai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Vakarai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankerny South Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vakarai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puchchakerney Public Market |
Hotels in Vakarai
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vakarai
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vakarai
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Vakarai
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vakarai
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vakarai
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vakarai
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vakarai
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vakarai
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vakarai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vakarai
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Batticaloa International Airport | BTC | Medium Airport |
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Medium Airport |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | HIM | Medium Airport |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vakarai
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ooriyankaddu Post Office | |
| Sub Post Office Puchakerney |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vakarai
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.O.G Church | |
| Amman Kovil | |
| Amman Temple | |
| Kali kovil | |
| Mission House | |
| Murukan Kovil | |
| Murukan Temple | |
| Muthu Mari Amman Kovil | |
| Naahathambiraan Temple | |
| Nahakanni Amman Temple | |
| Periya swami Temple | |
| pillaiyar kovil | |
| Pillaiyar Kovil | |
| Pillaiyar Temple | |
| Siththivinayakar Kovil | |
| St.Antanish church | |
| ST/Peater Church Vaharai | |
| temple | |
| Veerapathiran Kovil |
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What is the population of Vakarai?
Vakarai has a population of 21,000 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,136.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vakarai?
Vakarai 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 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.