Thatchchanthoppu
in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.657 and 80.104 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 39' 25" and E 80° 6' 12"
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: 12:13 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 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 Wikipedia
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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 Thatchchanthoppu

Thatchchanthoppu in Northern Province is a city located in Sri Lanka about 189 mi (or 304 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Thatchchanthoppu is now 12:13 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Thatchchanthoppu, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Kankesanturai Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 km), North. 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 93 mi (or 150 km), South. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 89 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

33°C (91 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

32°C (89 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

32°C (90 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Jaffna Heritage Villa

Address
5,2 mi
240 Temple Road, Nallur
Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Old Park Villa

Address
5,2 mi
Old No.36 / New No. 76, Kandy Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Thinnai Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
86, Palaly Road, Thirunelveli
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Cosy Hotel and Restaurant

Address
5,9 mi
No 272 Stanley Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Kais Guest House

Address
4,9 mi
No 69 Columbuthurai Road
94 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

NK Function Hall- Jaffna (urelu)

Published: December 26, 2014
Length: 01:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NK Function Hall Jaffna- Urelu

NK Function Hall is a famous Wedding Hall in Jaffna. It is newly established in Jaffna, Urelu East, Chunnakam.


Roam Around Jaffna, Sri Lanka Part 1/2 - Aug 2003 (HD)

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 59:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shaan Uday

www.shaanuday.blogspot.com.


Jaffna Trip with SoPA - Intro

Published: December 19, 2014
Length: 28:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shanaka Chamal Dias


Clowns ohne Grenzen im ehemalige Kriegsgebiet Sri Lanka

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 50:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: clownsohnegrenzen

Auf unserer Sri Lanka Tour 2015 spielen wir hauptsächlich in den Bürgerkriegsgebieten im Raum Puttalam und Jaffna. Hier ein kleiner Einblick in unser Programm.


Prashanthan Weds Umashankary on 1st June 2014

Published: June 02, 2014
Length: 40:47 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: webcaster Lanka

The Wedding was held on the Sunday the 1st June 2014 between 8.52am and 10.22am at "Rajeshwary Hall" 32, Palaly Road, Kondavil Junction, Jaffna.


Nallur Kandaswamy Temple festival 2012 day 14 pm

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 01:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nallur Muruhan

Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Festival Videos Festival Videos 2012 day 14 pm நல்லூர் கந்த சுவாமி கோவில் திருவிழா வீடியோ...


Nallur Kandaswamy Temple festival day 08 pm

Published: August 01, 2012
Length: 25:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nallur Muruhan

Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Festival Videos Festival Videos 2012 day 08 pm நல்லூர் கந்த சுவாமி கோவில் திருவிழா வீடியோ...


Nallur Kandaswamy Temple festival 2012 day 13 pm

Published: August 06, 2012
Length: 31:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nallur Muruhan

Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Festival Videos Festival Videos 2012 day 13 pm நல்லூர் கந்த சுவாமி கோவில் திருவிழா வீடியோ...


Nallur Kandaswamy Temple festival 2012 day 16 pm

Published: August 09, 2012
Length: 41:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nallur Muruhan

Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Festival Videos 2012 day 16 pm நல்லூர் கந்த சுவாமி கோவில் திருவிழா வீடியோக்கள்...


Vesak Lanterns in Sri Lanka

Published: October 03, 2014
Length: 35:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Suresh Lakmal Punchihewa

Vesak Lanterns in Iyyakachchi, Jaffna in 2013.


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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.

Jaffna Peninsula

The Jaffna Peninsula is an area in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is home to the capital city of the province, Jaffna and comprises much of the former land mass of the ancient Tamil kingdoms of the Nagas and the medieval Jaffna kingdom. The peninsula is mostly surrounded by water, connected to the rest of the island by a small strip of land.

Located at 9.68672, 80.1006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Peninsulas of Sri Lanka

Ariyalai

Ariyalai is a suburb in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. It is located about 5 km east of Jaffna.

Located at 9.65, 80.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Navatkuly

Navatkuly (pronounced Naavat-kuly) is a town in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. It is located about 6.5 km from Jaffna.

Located at 9.65, 80.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Uppu Aru Lagoon

Uppu Aru lagoon is a lagoon in Jaffna District, northern Sri Lanka. The lagoon separates the Valikamam region from the Thenmarachchi region. The lagoon is linked to Jaffna Lagoon by a short channel to the south. The lagoon's water is brackish. The lagoon is surrounded by a densely populated region containing palmyra palms, coconut plantations, grassland, rice paddies and extensive vegetable gardens. The lagoon has extensive mudflats and salt marshes.

Located at 9.68333, 80.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Lagoons of Sri Lanka

Thatchchanthoppu

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

Located at 9.65, 80.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Thatchchanthoppu