Vaddukkoddai
in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.717 and 79.950 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 43' 0" and E 79° 56' 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: 12:37 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 5:46 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Vaddukkoddai

Vaddukkoddai in Northern Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 193 mi (or 310 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Time in Vaddukkoddai is now 12:37 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Vaddukkoddai, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Kankesanturai Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 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 92 mi (or 149 km). The closest in Sri Lanka is Sacred City of Anuradhapura in a distance of 100 mi (or 149 km), North-West. 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, Puducherry and Kurunegala. 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 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 33%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

25°C (76 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Tilko Jaffna City Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
70/6, KKS Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
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
5,7 mi
No 272 Stanley Road
40000 Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Jaffna Heritage Villa

Address
6,2 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
6,6 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 Kais Guest House

Address
6,9 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

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

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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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Geetharthanan Kulasegaram

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

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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.

Navaly church bombing

The Navaly Church bombing was the bombing of The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Navaly or Navali in the Jaffna peninsula in Sri Lanka by the Sri Lankan Air Force. It is estimated that at least 125 civilians, who found refuge from the fighting inside the church, have died as a result of this incident. The victims included men, women and children

Located at 9.71667, 79.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civilian massacres in Sri Lanka, Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, Mass murder of Sri Lankan Tamils, 1995 in Sri Lanka, Aerial bombing in Sri Lanka, Mass murder in 1995, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lankan government forces attacks in Eelam War II

Vaddukoddai

Vaddukoddai (also spelt Vattukkottai, Vatukotai, Vattukotai) is small but important town in the minority Sri Lankan Tamil dominated Jaffna peninsula of Sri Lanka. It became prominent with the founding of Asia’s first modern university level collegiate known as Batticotta Seminary by the American Missionaries from New England in 1823.

Located at 9.7285, 79.9475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Batticotta Seminary

The Batticotta Seminary was an educational institute founded by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM)'s American Ceylon Mission at Vaddukodai, in the Jaffna Peninsula north Sri Lanka in 1823. It was closed in 1855. The reason for such a decision being that it was not successful in the mission of its founding namely, conversion of Hindus to Christianity. Sir Emerson Tennent judged the Batticotta Seminary equal in rank with many European universities.

Located at 9.7293, 79.9479 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Christianity in Sri Lanka, Evangelicalism, 1823 establishments, American Ceylon Mission

Thunavy

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

Located at 9.71667, 79.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Vaddukkoddai East

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

Located at 9.73333, 79.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Jaffna College

Jaffna College (JC) is a mixed private school in Vaddukoddai, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1867 as a successor to the Batticotta Seminary which had been established by American missionaries.

Located at 9.72922, 79.9484 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Calcutta, American Ceylon Mission, Educational institutions established in 1867, Jaffna College, Private schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Vaddukoddai Hindu College

Vaddukoddai Hindu College (Tamil: வட்டுக்கோட்டை இந்துக் கல்லூரி Vaṭṭukkōṭṭai Intuk Kallūri, also known as Vaddu Hindu College) is a provincial school in Sithankerny near Vaddukoddai, Sri Lanka.

Located at 9.74736, 79.9576 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Pannagam

Pannagam (also spelt Pannakam, Pannaakam, Pannaagam) is small village in the minority Sri Lankan Tamil dominated Jaffna peninsula of Sri Lanka.

Located at 9.7285, 79.9475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jaffna District, Populated places in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Vaddukodai, Voddukoddai, Vaddukkoddai