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Explore Mannar
Mannar in Mannar District (Northern Province) is located in Sri Lanka about 142 mi (or 229 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital.
Local time in Mannar is now 09:57 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Mannar, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Kankesanturai Airport in a distance of 57 mi (or 92 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 57 mi (or 92 km), South-East.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Kurunegala and Katunayaka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F
Morning Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
Evening Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
Night Temperature | 23°C / 74 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 15% |
Air Humidity | 87% |
Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
24°C (75 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
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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.
Lionair Flight 602
Lionair Flight 602 was a Lionair Antonov An-24RV which fell into the sea off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. The aircraft departed Kankesanturai Airport with several high-ranking military officials of the Sri Lankan Army on a flight to Colombo and disappeared from radar screens just after the pilot had reported depressurization. Initial reports indicated that the plane had been shot down by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam rebels using MANPADS. All 7 crew and 48 passengers were killed.
Mannar, Sri Lanka
Mannar, formerly spelled Manar, is a big town, and It's the main town of Mannar District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is located on Mannar Island. Mannar is known for its baobab trees and for its fort, built by the Portuguese in 1560 and taken by the Dutch in 1658 and rebuilt; its ramparts and bastions are intact, though the interior is largely destroyed.
1984 Mannar massacre
The 1984 Mannar massacre was the killing of between 107 and 150 minority Sri Lankan Tamils civilians by Sri Lankan Army soldiers in the town of Mannar, north-western Sri Lanka, on December 4, 1984. The attack was triggered when three Army jeeps hit a land mine, killing one soldier. In retaliation, landmarks such as the Central hospital, the post office, a Roman Catholic convent as well as villagers working in rice paddy fields and bus passengers were attacked.
Tharakundu
Tharakundu is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.
Valaiyakadu
Valaiyakadu is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.
St. Xavier's Boys' College
St. Xavier's Boys' College is a national school in Mannar, Sri Lanka.
St. Xavier's Girls' College
St. Xavier's Girls' College is a national school in Mannar, Sri Lanka.
Mannar Hospital
Mannar Hospital is a government hospital in Mannar, Sri Lanka. It is the leading hospital in Mannar District and is controlled by the provincial government in Jaffna. As of 2010 it had 350 beds. The hospital is sometimes called Mannar District General Hospital or Mannar Base Hospital.