Batticaloa
A coastal city on Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, Batticaloa sits on an island within a lagoon and is known for its historic churches, lagoon scenery, and access to nearby beaches. The former provincial capital and seat of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka, it serves as a commercial hub on the east coast, with the beach resort area of Pasikudah a short drive northwest.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population86,742
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 21 km13 mi
Nearest airports
Batticaloa: quick answers
Where is Batticaloa?
Batticaloa is in Sri Lanka, about 126 km78 miles in a straight line from Kandy.
How do you get to Batticaloa?
The nearest airport is Batticaloa (BTC), about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Batticaloa?
The warmest month is June, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is December, with about 296 mm11.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Batticaloa?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 6 restaurants, 1 café and 36 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Batticaloa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ampara.