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Jaffna District
City in Northern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Jaffna District is the lively cultural heart of Northern Sri Lanka, blending colonial history, ancient Hindu temples, and unique Tamil traditions. Visitors will find a warm community, scenic coastlines, and delicious local cuisine waiting to be explored.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Northern
Population
962,440
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
9.75°, 80.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$494
Local Cost
$213
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
60
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
22.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1194 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JAF
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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