What is the population of Mannar, Northern?

Mannar has a population of approximately 35,800 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Mannar, Northern located?

Mannar is located in Northern, Sri Lanka, at approximate coordinates 8.9813°, 79.9044°.

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Mannar

Total population

35,800

Elevation6 m

Coordinates8.98°, 79.90°

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Elevation

6 m

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Overview

Mannar, formerly spelled Manar, is the main town of Mannar District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is governed by an Urban Council. The town is located on Mannar Island overlooking the Gulf of Mannar and is home to the historic Ketheeswaram temple. In the Tamil language, Mannar means 'raised place [of sand]', which is thought to have come from the geology of Mannar Island which was formed by the accumulation of sand.

History & geography

History

Formerly, the town was renowned as a centre of pearl fishing, mentioned in the 2nd-century CE Periplus of the Erythraean Sea. Mannar is known for its baobab trees and for its fort, built by the Portuguese in 1560 and taken by the Dutch in 1658 and rebuilt; its ramparts and bastions are intact, though the interior is largely destroyed. Visually, the modern town is dominated by its churches, Hindu temples and mosques. The Catholic Church has a diocese headquartered in the town. By rail, the town is connected to the rest of Sri Lanka by the Mannar Line. It was under the control of LTTE during the Sri Lankan Civil War between 1983 and 2009.

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