Jaffna, Northern Province
Jaffna: capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
About
Quick Facts about Jaffna
| Population | 169,102 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| State | Northern Province (Sri Lanka) |
| Area | 20.2 km2 |
| Official name | යාපනය, யாழ்ப்பாணம் |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.6685,80.0074 |
| Official language | Tamil |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital city | Jaffna is capital of Jaffna District, Northern Province |
| Establishment | January 01, 1621 (405 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+05:30 |
| Local time | 07:16:24 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Jaffna is located at 9°40'6"N 80°0'27"E (9.6684500, 80.0074200).
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Official website of Jaffna
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