Nallur
in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.667 and 80.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 40' 0" and E 80° 1' 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: 04:58 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 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 Nallur

Nallur in Northern Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 189 mi (or 305 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Time in Nallur is now 04:58 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Nallur, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Kankesanturai Airport in a distance of 9 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 95 mi (or 153 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: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 32% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 18th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

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

Hotels and Places to Stay

Jaffna Heritage Villa

Address
0,5 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
0,6 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


Vista Cosy Hotel and Restaurant

Address
1,1 mi
No 272 Stanley Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


The Thinnai Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
86, Palaly Road, Thirunelveli
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Tilko Jaffna City Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
70/6, KKS Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


The Margosa Bongo Stay

Address
5,4 mi
Puttur Road
40000 Chunnakam
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Kais Guest House

Address
0,7 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.


Mano-Thass Drillers: Tube well contruction in Jaffna, Sri Lanka - 2015 (குழாய்க்கிணறு நிர்மானித்தல்)

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 09:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mano-Thaas Drillers

உங்கள் அத்தியாவசிய தேவையினை பூர்த்தி செய்வதிற்கான குடிநீர் மற்றும் விவ...


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...


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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.

St. John's College, Jaffna

St. John's College (Tamil: பரி. யோவான் கல்லூரி Ceṉ. Yōvāṉ Kallūri, SJC) is a private school in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1823 by British Anglican missionaries, it is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools.

Located at 9.65775, 80.0269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Calcutta, Anglican schools in Sri Lanka, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1823, Private schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Jaffna, St. John's College, Jaffna

Nallur (Jaffna)

Nallur,, is a holy place, and a suburb of the city of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is located 3 km away from the colour and bustle of Jaffna Town. Originally known by its royal term "Singai Nagar", Nallur previously functioned as the capital of the ancient Jaffna kingdom for many years during the Aryacakravarti dynasty. However much of the grace and grandeur which once flourished the town no longer exists, as a result of the Portuguese conquest in 1619.

Located at 9.66667, 80.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Colombuthurai

Colombuthurai is a coastal suburb of the Jaffna town in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. It has been adversely affected due to the Sri Lankan civil war. The popular Tamil Writer Mr.S. E Yoganathan was born in this village. Siththar Siva Yogar Swamigalhttp://kataragama. org/sages/yogaswami. htm also lived in this village

Located at 9.65, 80.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Parameshwara College, Jaffna

Parameshwara College (Tamil: பரமேஸ்வரா கல்லூரி Paramēsvarā Kallūri) was one of the first Hindu schools in Ceylon. It was founded by Sir P. Ramanathan in 1921. His idea was to make the school a university. It began as a teacher training school and later conducted classes for the London Matriculation and Cambridge exams. Later, it followed the S.S.C. Exam and University Entrance syllabus.

Located at 9.68375, 80.0234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions disestablished in 1974, Educational institutions established in 1921, Schools in Jaffna, University of Jaffna

St. Patrick's College, Jaffna

St. Patrick’s College (Tamil: சம்பத்திரிசியார் கல்லூரி Campattiriciyār Kallūri, SPC) is a private school in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1850 by Roman Catholic missionaries.

Located at 9.6555, 80.022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in Sri Lanka, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1850, Private schools in Sri Lanka, Roman Catholic schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Jaffna, St. Patrick's College, Jaffna

Chundikuli Girls' College

Chundikuli Girls' College (CGC) is a girls private school in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1896 by British Anglican missionaries.

Located at 9.65603, 80.0287 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Anglican schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1896, Girls' schools in Sri Lanka, Private schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Jaffna

Ariyalai Siddhivinayakar Temple

Ariyalai Sithivinayakar Temple or Sithivinayakar Kovil is an ancient temple located about 100 metres west of A9 Road, around 5 kilometres from Jaffna Town. This was rehabilitated by Advocate Arulampalam circa 1918. This temple was visited by Mahama Gandi, Yogar Swami, Kunrakudi Adakal. This temple land are being used as Sri Parvadhi Vidyasalai (School), Market, Agrarian Centre, Sidda Medicine centre, Now defunct Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Handloom center and Preschool.

Located at 9.65926, 80.0475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hindu temples in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Tirunelveli East

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

Located at 9.68333, 80.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Vannarpannai South East

Vannarpannai South East is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.

Located at 9.66667, 80.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Jaffna Hindu Ladies' College

Jaffna Hindu Ladies' College (JHLC) is a provincial school in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Located at 9.67964, 80.0186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1943, Girls' schools in Sri Lanka, Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Jaffna

Holy Family Convent, Jaffna

Holy Family Convent is a provincial school in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The school was established in 1845 and consists of both a Tamil and an English convent.

Located at 9.65992, 80.0201 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1845, Girls' schools in Sri Lanka, Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Jaffna

Jaffna railway station

Jaffna railway station (Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணம் புகையிரத நிலையம்) is a railway station in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, the state-owned railway operator, the station was once one of the busiest in the country, linking the north with the capital Colombo. The popular Yarl Devi service, which operated on the Northern Line, called at the station. In the late 1980s the station suffered heavy damage due to the civil war.

Located at 9.66517, 80.0207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Jaffna, Railway stations on the Northern Line (Sri Lanka), Railway stations opened in 1902

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Nallur.

Popular in vicinity

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


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