Orumulacholai
in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.800 and 81.583 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 48' 0" and E 81° 34' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - LKR
Spoken languages:
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:53 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 6:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sri Lanka in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sri Lanka. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Orumulacholai

Orumulacholai in Eastern Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 133 mi (or 214 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Time in Orumulacholai is now 06:53 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Orumulacholai, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Batticaloa Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Sri Lanka is Ancient City of Polonnaruwa in a distance of 41 mi (or 65 km), West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Trincomalee, Badulla, Kandy, Kurunegala and Anuradhapura. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 37°C / 99 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 31°C / 88 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 38% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

37°C (98 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

36°C (96 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

37°C (99 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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Scuba Diving at Batticaloa, from Premlanka Hotel, Sri Lanka

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 22:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Premlanka Hotel

Scuba Diving near Batticaloa, Eastern Sri Lanka: An excursion from Premlanka Hotel. Many colourful tropical fish and corals. Visit us at http://premlanka.com Slideshow: Photos from a Canon...


Department of Oncology & Oncosurgery

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 18:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thbatticaloa

This video briefly describe the activities & services provided by the Department of Medical & Surgical Oncology at Batticaloa Teaching Hospital in Srilanka. Batticaloa Teaching Hospital is...


Ithu Enka Race @ 2

Published: March 04, 2015
Length: 13:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kumar renujan

This is just a fun video clip Direct by sk.Renujan From Karaiyakkanthivu Batticaloa Srilanka.


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Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 10:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Krishna Sivam

sivam.


Blossom Trust - Library Project Video Summary

Published: November 08, 2014
Length: 00:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BlossomTrustUK

With the Library completed here is a short video summary of our journey. To find out more about the project visit the website: http://blossomtrustlibraryproj...


Fishermen at Pasikudah

Published: September 25, 2011
Length: 06:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Indaka Raigama

Bay of Passikudah is the home for a small fishing community. Fishermen head out to the sea at night and return with their harvest at the sunrise. While a series of small motor boats line up...


Amaya Beach Resort & Spa, Passikudah - Sri Lanka

Published: December 10, 2014
Length: 53:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sri Lanka Tailor-Made

Set amidst the beautiful shores of Pasikudah Bay, Amaya Beach Resort & Spa Sri Lanka with its ever attentive staff, large guest rooms and suites and endless spacious, dreamy, hallways epitomize...


TRON- LEGACY Official Trailer.flv

Published: May 18, 2011
Length: 45:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kumanan murugupillai

TRON- LEGACY.


Shadvi 2

Published: June 28, 2014
Length: 43:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Krishna Sivam

Shadvi.


Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa Passekudah

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Saddam Hussein Nagar, Sri Lanka

Saddam Hussein Town (Tamil: சதாம் உசேன் நகர்) is the name of a village exclusively inhabited by local Muslims in the Batticaloa district of Sri Lanka. It is named after Saddam Hussein, former President of Iraq, who donated all the funds required to build the village and its central Mosque. Hussein first became involved in the village after floods hit the area in 1978 and local authorities approached the Iraqi embassy for help.

Located at 7.78333, 81.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saddam Hussein, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Eastern University, Sri Lanka

The Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Sinhala: නැගෙනහිර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය, ශ්‍රී ලංකා, Tamil: கிழக்குப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், இலங்கை) (abbreviated EUSL) is a public university in Vantharumoolai in Sri Lanka. Established in 1981 as a university college, it became a full fledged university in 1986.

Located at 7.79761, 81.582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1981, Statutory Boards of Sri Lanka, Universities in Sri Lanka

Eastern University massacre

Eastern University massacre also known as Vantharamulai (also Vantharoomulai) campus massacre refers to the arrest and subsequent mass murder of 158 minority Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who had taken refuge in the Eastern University campus close to the city Batticalo of on September 5, 1990. A witness identified the Sri Lankan Army personnel as the perpetrator. The event is part of what is known amongst Sri Lankan Tamils as Black September series of civilian massacres.

Located at 7.8, 81.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, Political repression, Mass murder in 1990, Civilian massacres in Sri Lanka, Mass murder of Sri Lankan Tamils, 1990 in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Home Guards, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, School massacres, Sri Lankan government forces attacks in Eelam War II

Chenkalady

Chenkalady or Chenkaladi is a town in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka, it is located about 15 km north-west of Batticaloa. In Tamil it translates to "By-the-brick".

Located at 7.78333, 81.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Eravur

Eravur is a town in the Batticaloa District of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, it is located about 15 km north-west of Batticaloa. It's governed by an Urban Council.

Located at 7.76667, 81.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Eravur railway station

Eravur railway station is a railway station in the town of Eravur in eastern Sri Lanka. Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, the state-owned railway operator, the station is part of the Batticaloa Line which links Batticaloa District with the capital Colombo.

Located at 7.78561, 81.6044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Batticaloa District, Railway stations on the Batticaloa Line

Chenkalady Central College

Chenkalady Central College is a provincial school in Chenkalady, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.78636, 81.5905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Vipulananda Central College

Vipulananda Central College is a provincial school in Karaitivu, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.78636, 81.5905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

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