Kilinochchi District, Administrative district in Northern Province, Sri Lanka
The district encompasses 1,279 square kilometers, with 1,205 square kilometers of land and 74 square kilometers of water bodies in northern Sri Lanka.
The territory formed part of Rajarata between the 5th century BC and 13th century AD before becoming a significant region in the pre-colonial Jaffna kingdom.
The district population reflects Tamil heritage, with over 97 percent identifying as Sri Lankan Tamils and 82.5 percent practicing Hinduism according to census data.
Kilinochchi connects to major urban centers through the A-9 Highway and maintains railway access via the Northern Line, facilitating transportation across the region.
The Iranamadu Tank, Kanakampikai Kulam, and Kilinochchi Kulam irrigation systems support the district's agricultural activities, particularly rice cultivation in the region.
Location: Northern Province
Inception: February 1984
Capital city: Kilinochchi
Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_kilinochchi/english/
GPS coordinates: 9.41667,80.41667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:25
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