Kantarodai
in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.752 and 80.007 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 45' 7" and E 80° 0' 26"
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: 03:31 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 5:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Wikipedia
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kantarodai

Kantarodai in Northern Province is located in Sri Lanka about 195 mi (or 314 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kantarodai is now 03:31 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kantarodai, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Kankesanturai Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Great Living Chola Temples in India at a distance of 93 mi (or 149 km). The closest in Sri Lanka is Sacred City of Anuradhapura in a distance of 101 mi (or 149 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 30%
Air Humidity 82%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Margosa Bongo Stay

Address
2,9 mi
Puttur Road
40000 Chunnakam
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


The Thinnai Hotel

Address
4,7 mi
86, Palaly Road, Thirunelveli
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Jaffna Heritage Villa

Address
5,8 mi
240 Temple Road, Nallur
Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Cosy Hotel and Restaurant

Address
5,8 mi
No 272 Stanley Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Tilko Jaffna City Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
70/6, KKS Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Published: April 08, 2015
Length: 24:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jaffna Dxn

phone - 0778357241 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jaffna-Dxn/598138850239328?fref=ts.


Resettled mother explains the situation of Mu'raa-oadai village

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 50:47 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: TamilNet

It is said there is a new President elected with the promise of change. Will that happen?,” asks a resettled mother, A. Krishnaammaa from Mu'raa-oadai village, situated 5 km south of Vaazhaich...


Jaffna Grade 5 Scholarship Winners Felicitated

Published: November 08, 2012
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cimicjaffna

In appreciation of performance shown at the Grade 5 Scholarship examination 2012, Security Forces Jaffna (SF-J) organized a felicitation ceremony to award a group of Grade 5 students who achieved.


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Published: January 20, 2013
Length: 27:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: powerthazan thazan

Esoft Nelliyadi Branch student Tour to Jaffna. Video recorded in Bus and Kasurina Beach.


Thanihaichelvan and Tharsika

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 42:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sivalingarasa Thiparshan

Thanihaichelvan and Tharsika got married in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 7D team and I had the pleasure of shooting this amazingly happy couple on their big day! BY: 7D ENTERTAINMENT JAFFNA EMAIL: ...


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Published: January 22, 2015
Length: 49:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jaffna Dxn

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Published: July 22, 2013
Length: 44:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TamilNet

Mr Kulasegaram, a lawyer with Jein Solicitors, who assisted the Birnberg Peirce & Partners solicitors in preparing material for the Upper Tribunal ruling on the Sri Lanka country guidance case...


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Published: September 05, 2013
Length: 18:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thas Das

Every drop of water in precious.


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Published: July 17, 2014
Length: 10:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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'Creeps' Drama Produced by Active Theatre Movement

Published: November 25, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Thevanayagam Thevananth

Creeps German play Produced in Tamil.Translated byDr.Kulanthai M. Shanmugalingam.Directed by T.Thevananth.Produced by Active Theatre Movement.First staged at University of Jaffna on ...


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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.

Uduvil

Uduvil is an agricultural village of about 32.7 square kilometers situated along the KKS Road at about five miles to the North of Jaffna city, Sri Lanka. It is surrounded by the villages Chunnākam, Kandarōdai, Sanguvēli, Mānipāy, Suthumalai and Inuvil. KKS Road and Kaithady - Mānipāy Road intersect at Uduvil and the Junction is called 'Maruthanār Madam' Junction.

Located at 9.73333, 80 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Chunnakam

Chunnakam is a big town, located six miles north of the city of Jaffna. It is one of the important commercial centers in Jaffna. The original name of Chunnakam is Mayilani. In Northern Sri Lanka, Chunnakam is only second to Jaffna in terms of population density and commercial activities in and around its neighborhoods.

Located at 9.75, 80.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Uduvil Girls' College

Uduvil Girls' College (Tamil: உடுவில் மகளிர் கல்லூரி Uduvil Makalir Kallūri, UGC) is a girls private school in Uduvil, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1820 by American missionaries, it is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools.

Located at 9.73456, 80.016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
American Ceylon Mission, Educational institutions established in 1820, Girls' schools in Sri Lanka, Private schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Sandilipay

Sandilipay is a town located 10 km from the City of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The original name of Sandilipay is Kalvalai. At this location on July 24, 1983 number of ethnic Tamil civilians were shot and killed by Sri lankan Army. It is the Home of : 1. Seerani naaga poosani Ambaal Temple 2. Jaffna's one and only river, Valukkai aaru.

Located at 9.75, 79.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Alaveddi

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

Located at 9.76667, 80 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Alaveddy

Alaveddy is an area of South-West Valigamam (Valikamam) Division, Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. It consists of five village tracts: Alaveddy North, Alaveddy Centre, Alaveddy East, Alaveddy South and Alaveddy West. Nearby villages are Chunnakam, Makiyappiddy, Sankuveli and Siruvilan. The nearest town is Sandilipay. The area has a number of temples, such as the Shri Kumbalavalai Ganesha Temple.

Located at 9.76778, 80.0056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Ramanathan College

Ramanathan College (Tamil: இராமநாதன் கல்லூரி Irāmanātaṉ Kallūri) is a provincial school in Maruthanarmadam near Chunnakam, Sri Lanka.

Located at 9.73089, 80.0249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Girls' schools in Sri Lanka, Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Sandilipay Hindu College

Sandilipay Hindu College (Tamil: சண்டிலிப்பாய் இந்துக் கல்லூரி Caṇṭilippāy Intuk Kallūri) is a provincial school in Sandilipay, Sri Lanka.

Located at 9.74686, 79.9867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kantarodai.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kandarodai, Kantarodai