| Jaffna | ||
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| State | Sri Lanka | |
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| Region | Northern Province | |
| Altitude | 5 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 20.2 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 83.563 (2007) | |
| Time zone | UTC 5:30 | |
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Jaffna is a city in the Northern Province of the Sri Lanka.
To know
Geographical notes
Jaffna is located in the northern part of Sri Lanka, on the peninsula of the same name, at the mouth of the Jaffna lagoon in the bay of Palk. It is the capital of the district of the same name.
How to orient yourself
Jaffna: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Palali. However, there are no international flights on it, so it is advisable to stop at Colombo.
How to get around
Of the Tuk-Tuk
The fastest and cheapest way to visit the city is by tuk-tuks, three-wheeled vehicles that are very popular in Southeast Asia.
What see
Jaffna library
- 1 Nallur Kandaswamy temple. One of the most significant and important Hindu temples in the region.
- Subramaniam Children's Park. public park
- Jaffna Public Library. The construction of which began in 1933.
