Kottandarkulam
in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.576 and 80.420 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 34' 34" and E 80° 25' 11"
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: 05:41 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 6:21 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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Discover Kottandarkulam

Kottandarkulam in Northern Province is a city in Sri Lanka about 187 mi (or 301 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Kottandarkulam is now 05:41 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Kottandarkulam, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Kankesanturai Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), North-West. 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 Sacred City of Anuradhapura in a distance of 86 mi (or 138 km), South.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Kurunegala and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 17%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

28°C (82 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

30°C (85 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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பாகம் 5a: Nellippallam - நெல்லிப்பள்ளம் கண்ணகை அம்மன் நூதன ஆலய மஹா கும்பாபிஷேகம் - 2014

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 57:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NellippallamKA நெல்லிப்பள்ளம் கண்ணகை அம்மன்

பாகம் 5a: Nellippallam - நெல்லிப்பள்ளம் அருள்மிகு கண்ணகை அம்மன் நூதன ஆலய பிதிஷ்டா...


Sri lanka: Masar, Soranparru school - மாசார்,சோரன்பற்று பாடசாலை 2003 ல்

Published: July 22, 2014
Length: 08:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sri Lanka videos ஸ்ரீ லங்கா ஒளிப்பதிவுகள் 200

Sri lanka: Masar, Soranparru school - மாசார்,சோரன்பற்று பாடசாலை 2003 ல் - இலங்கை விமான நிலையம். ஸ்ரீ லங்கா ஒளிப்பதிவுகள் ...


jaffna iyakachchi bend

Published: June 14, 2018
Length: 01:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jaffna talkies

jaffna iyakachchi bend.


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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.

Second Battle of Elephant Pass

The Second Battle of Elephant Pass, was a battle fought in April 2000 for the control of the Sri Lankan military base in Elephant Pass, Jaffna.

Located at 9.54726, 80.4089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of Eelam War III, Conflicts in 2000, 2000 in Sri Lanka

First Battle of Elephant Pass

The First Battle of Elephant Pass was a battle fought in July 1991 for the control of the Sri Lankan military base of Elephant Pass, which was of strategic importance as it linked the northern mainland known as Wanni with the Jaffna Peninsula. The battle was fought between troops of the Sri Lankan army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, commonly known as LTTE.

Located at 9.54726, 80.4089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of Eelam War II, Conflicts in 1991, 1991 in Sri Lanka

Elephant Pass Military Base

Elephant Pass Military Bas is a military base located in strategic Elephant Pass, Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Elephant Pass is the gateway of the Jaffna Peninsula, that connects it to the mainland. As far back as 1760 the Portuguese built a fort, which was later rebuilt and garrisoned by the Dutch in 1776 and later by the British. After independence in 1948 the newly formed Ceylon Army built a base.

Located at 9.54722, 80.4089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sri Lankan Army bases, Buildings and structures in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Thattantotam

Thattantotam is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.

Located at 9.55, 80.4333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Udaiyarthurai

Udaiyarthurai is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.

Located at 9.58333, 80.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Uduthurai

Uduthurai is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.

Located at 9.6, 80.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Vattirayan

Vattirayan is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.

Located at 9.6, 80.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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