Trincomalee, Eastern Province

Sri Lanka

Regional capital8.5778° N, 81.2289° E

Trincomalee is a regional capital in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The recorded population is 108,420.

Population108,420

ProvinceEastern Province

Coordinates8.5778° N, 81.2289° E

CountrySri Lanka

Rank in Sri Lanka#10 of 17,855

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About Trincomalee

At coordinates 8.58° N, 81.23° E, Trincomalee lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Eastern Province in Sri Lanka.

Trincomalee has 108,420 inhabitants, making it the #10 most populated locality in Sri Lanka out of 17,855 registered.

Cities in Eastern Province

The Eastern Province region of Sri Lanka is home to Trincomalee and other cities such as Kalmunai, Batticaloa, Ampara. Trincomalee has 108,420 inhabitants.

Kalmunai100,171 Batticaloa86,742 Ampara43,720 Eravur Town22,982 Vakarai21,000 Hettanamaya Junction Oluvil Ondachchimadam Oddiyadimady Oddumadu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Trincomalee?

Trincomalee has a population of 108,420. It ranks #10 in Sri Lanka by population.

What province or state is Trincomalee in?

Trincomalee is located in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.

Where is Trincomalee located?

Trincomalee is located at coordinates 8.58° N, 81.23° E in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.

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