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Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka
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Valvedditturai is a mid-size city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 78,205. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Valvedditturai
Valvettithurai, sometimes shortened as VVT or Valvai, is a coastal town of Jaffna District on the northeast coast of the Jaffna Peninsula in Northern Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council of the same name. Valvettithurai was historically known for its seafaring traditions and olden transnational shipping trade.
People
Climate
| Population | 78,205 |
| Population Density | 41,821 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8167°, 80.1667° |
| 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 Valvedditturai
Valvedditturai is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (Northern Province) with a population of 78,205. 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 78°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Valvedditturai
Valvedditturai 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 | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 41,821/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8167°N, 80.1667°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 |
Valvedditturai 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 Valvedditturai
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J/Uduppiddy Girls College | — | — | — | — |
| J/Imayanan GTMS | — | — | — | — |
| J/Karanavai MV | — | — | — | — |
| J/Karanavai Maniyakaran Thoddam GTMS | — | — | — | — |
| J/Karavavai Vetharanieswara Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Vigneswara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| J/Vigneswara College | — | — | — | — |
| J/Karaveddy Srinaratha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Chithampara College | — | — | — | — |
| Valvai Sivagur Vidyasalai | — | — | — | — |
| Valvai Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| Valvetty Vinayagar Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Valvetty HTMS | — | — | — | — |
| J/Uduppiddy AM College | — | — | — | — |
| J/Valvai Mahalir Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Valvai Sivagur Vidyasalai | — | — | — | — |
| J - Navakkiri American Mission Tamil Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| J/Karanavai Ponnampala Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| J/Valvai Sivagur Vidyasalai | — | — | — | — |
| J/Valvai Sivagur Vidyasalai | — | — | — | — |
| J/Thondaimanaru Veerakathi Mahavidyalaym | — | — | — | — |
| J/Kamparmalai GTMS | — | — | — | — |
| J - Idaikadu Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J - Saint Theresa's Girls College | — | — | — | — |
| J/Vatharawattai Vigneaswara Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Nadaraja Ramalinga Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Puththakalady Sri Vishnu Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Achchuveli Saraswathi Vidyasalai | — | — | — | — |
| J/Polikandy HTMS | — | — | — | — |
| J/Sri Somaskanda College | — | — | — | — |
| Valvai American Mission Tamil Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| J/Puthoor Methodist Mission Tamil Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| J/Sri Panjaseeha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Siruppiddy G.T.M. School | — | — | — | — |
| J/Karanavai Ponnampalam Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Veeragathipillai Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J - Achchuveli Central College | — | — | — | — |
| J/Avarangal Mahajana Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Kapputhoo Ehampara Vidyalayam( Not Functioning) | — | — | — | — |
| J/Karanavai Thamothara Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Vayavilan Madya Maha Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| Kottawattai American Mission Tamil Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| J/Kerudavil HTMS | — | — | — | — |
| J/Puttur Hindu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| J/Kathiripay Subramaniya Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Pathameni Ratneshwary Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Thoppu Arulnanthi Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
| J/Kuddiyapulam GTMS | — | — | — | — |
| J/Uduppiddy Saivapiragasa Vidyalayam | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Valvedditturai
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 Valvedditturai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna Archeological Museum | ||||
| Jaffna Archeological Museum |
Libraries in Valvedditturai
| 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 | |||||
| Sinthupuram Gandigi 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 Valvedditturai
| 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 Valvedditturai
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Valvedditturai
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Valvedditturai
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Valvedditturai
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Valvedditturai
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Valvedditturai
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Valvedditturai
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Valvedditturai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valvedditturai
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 Valvedditturai
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Idaikkadu Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Valvedditturai
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chavakachcheri Agrarian Service Centre | ||
| J/Meesalai Veerasingam Central College |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valvedditturai
82 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| aanchaneyar koyil | |
| Aavarangaal Sivan Temple | |
| Aiyappan Kovil | |
| Atchuvely Kaaddumalai Kanthaswamy Temple | |
| Chella vairavar Hindu kovil | |
| Church | |
| Idaikaadu Maanikappillaiaiyar Temple | |
| Idaikkadu Puwaneswari Amman | |
| Ilanthaikaadu Sivan Temple | |
| Kaali Kovil | |
| kaddu pillaiyar kovil | |
| Kali Amman | |
| kali amman kovil | |
| Kali Kovil | |
| Kali Kovil | |
| Kali Kovil | |
| kali kovil | |
| Kalikovil bandaratharai | |
| Kandupuliyady Vairavar Temple | |
| Kannaraiyampathy Raja Rajeswary Amman Temple |
Quick Facts
Around Valvedditturai
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Valvedditturai
11 places within 15 km
- • Theru Moodi Madam
- • Moorkkam beach
- • Thumpalai East Beach
- • Kankesanthurai Lighthouse
- • Point Pedro Lighthouse
- • Old Co-operative Shop
- • St. Anthony's Church
- • Manal Kadu Beach
- • Mayakkai Cave
- • Mayakkai Well
- • Point Pedro
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What is the population of Valvedditturai?
Valvedditturai has a population of 78,205 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 41,821 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Valvedditturai?
Valvedditturai 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.