
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Point Pedro, a city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Point Pedro — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Point Pedro | |
| District / County | Jaffna District | |
| State | Northern Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 89,810 | |
| Area | 11.65 km² (4.50 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Northern Province | #2 of 8 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Sri Lankan Rupee | |
| Code ISO-4217 | LKR | |
| Symbol | Rs | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +94 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .lk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.82 | |
| Longitude | 80.23 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.817° N 80.233° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 49' 0" N 80° 13' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 49' N 80° 14' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Province Capital | 30 km West-Southwest of Jaffna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vedaraniyam, India (75 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +05:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:29 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Point Pedro is a city situated in Northern Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Jaffna District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Point Pedro as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Northern Province
The latitude and longitude of Point Pedro pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Point Pedro on the map
Point Pedro runs on UTC +05:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Point Pedro run on Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR), shown with the symbol Rs. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Point Pedro exchange rates
To ring a number in Point Pedro from outside Sri Lanka, dial +94 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Point Pedro and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Point Pedro ranks #2 of 8 cities in Northern Province. It lies about 30 km West-Southwest of Jaffna, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Province market. › Cities near Point Pedro
Point Pedro has a recorded population of approximately 89,810 people. That places it #2 of 8 cities with population data in Northern Province. Browse more cities in Northern Province for comparison.
Point Pedro spans approximately 11.65 square kilometers (4.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Point Pedro sits within Jaffna District, is part of Northern Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Point Pedro keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:58 AM and sets around 06:29 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Point Pedro price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Point Pedro currency page.
Point Pedro is about 30 km West-Southwest of Jaffna, the capital of Northern Province. See cities near Point Pedro for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Point Pedro lands you closest to Vedaraniyam, India, about 75 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Point Pedro sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.