Jaffna postal codes — Northern, Sri Lanka
50 localities and postal codes in Jaffna, within Sri Lanka's three-level hierarchy.
Jaffna postal codes
| Country | Province | District | City | ZIP | Latitude | Longitude | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Alvai South | no postal code system | 9.809505 | 80.204742 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Alvai West | no postal code system | 9.823512 | 80.195868 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Atchelu | no postal code system | 9.741366 | 80.069755 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Chankanai East | 40212 | 9.747660 | 79.974049 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Chempiyanpattu North | no postal code system | 9.646271 | 80.374427 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Chundikulam | no postal code system | 9.478966 | 80.584735 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Erlalai South | no postal code system | 9.749843 | 80.043015 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Iyanar Kovilady | no postal code system | 9.683533 | 80.008381 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Kaithady Nunavil | no postal code system | 9.666406 | 80.121555 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Karainagar East | 40250 | 9.728378 | 79.878594 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Karainagar North West | no postal code system | 9.753724 | 79.861460 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Karainagar South East | no postal code system | 9.716366 | 79.871013 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Karampon South East | no postal code system | 9.681406 | 79.864780 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Karanavai North West | no postal code system | 9.809623 | 80.183272 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Kollankalady | no postal code system | 9.800163 | 80.018890 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Kondavil Centre West | 40062 | 9.712680 | 80.027778 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Kondavil North East | 40062 | 9.704092 | 80.036165 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Kovilakandy | no postal code system | 9.653611 | 80.104693 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Madduvil Centre | no postal code system | 9.683304 | 80.130250 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Madduvil North | no postal code system | 9.700129 | 80.135609 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Madduvil Nunavil | no postal code system | 9.678317 | 80.126370 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Mallakam North | 40142 | 9.767710 | 80.022264 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Mandaitivu East | 40045 | 9.639730 | 79.998985 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Mathagal South | 40110 | 9.786972 | 79.971013 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Maviddapuram South | no postal code system | 9.797059 | 80.023661 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Meesalai North | 40510 | 9.686898 | 80.181286 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Neervely North | 40165 | 9.720346 | 80.089960 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Neervely South | 40165 | 9.718814 | 80.073319 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Nelliaddy North | no postal code system | 9.810988 | 80.197070 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Pannalai | no postal code system | 9.789802 | 80.009129 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Polikandy South | no postal code system | 9.818089 | 80.181968 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Puloly East | 40615 | 9.806235 | 80.229095 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Puloly North | 40615 | 9.816646 | 80.235954 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Puloly North West | no postal code system | 9.809384 | 80.221283 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Pungudutivu Centre West | no postal code system | 9.581469 | 79.813816 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Pungudutivu North West | no postal code system | 9.612331 | 79.809712 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Sandilipay West | 40098 | 9.744324 | 79.980949 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Sirupiddy West | no postal code system | 9.744405 | 80.084755 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Suruvil | no postal code system | 9.648052 | 79.871446 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Thavalai- Iyattalai | no postal code system | 9.706095 | 80.205273 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Thenmadduvil | no postal code system | 9.675004 | 80.122110 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Thurkkapuram | no postal code system | 9.782663 | 80.020370 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Thyiddy North | no postal code system | 9.812411 | 80.052902 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Thyiddy South | no postal code system | 9.804711 | 80.049680 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Uduvil Centre North | no postal code system | 9.735311 | 80.011892 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Vannarpannai | no postal code system | 9.674523 | 80.007271 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Vannarponnai N.W. (West) | no postal code system | 9.690528 | 80.003261 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Vedducoddai South West (North) | 40220 | 9.731695 | 79.946065 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Velanai East Centre | no postal code system | 9.630617 | 79.905452 | Asia/Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Northern | Jaffna | Vithahapuram | no postal code system | 9.795934 | 80.011748 | Asia/Colombo |
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Get full database →About Jaffna
Jaffna is a district of Northern, Sri Lanka.
Towns in Jaffna include Thenmarachchy (Chavakachcheri), Valikamam North, Vadamarachchy North (Pointpedro), Vadamarachchy South-west ( Karaveddy ) and Valikamam East (Kopay), together with the surrounding localities whose postal codes are listed above.
How postal codes work in Jaffna
Sri Lanka uses a single national postal-code format, written as 99999. Five digits, numeric only. Codes in Jaffna follow that format like everywhere else in the country, for example 40212 for Alvai South.
Every code listed here for Jaffna begins with the prefix 40, which groups its delivery areas together within Sri Lanka's national numbering.
Postal codes across Sri Lanka, Jaffna included, are issued and maintained by Sri Lanka Post. Reference information is available at www.slpost.gov.lk.
Addressing format
Addresses in Sri Lanka are written [House number] [Street name], [City] [Postal code], and an address in Jaffna follows that same order:
Recipient name
[House number] [Street name], Alvai South 40212
What this dataset covers
This reference dataset lists 50 postal codes for Jaffna, each paired with its locality and, where the source provides them, coordinates and a time zone.
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Jaffna postal codes — frequently asked questions
Which towns and cities are in Jaffna?
Jaffna is built around towns such as Thenmarachchy (Chavakachcheri), Valikamam North, Vadamarachchy North (Pointpedro), Vadamarachchy South-west ( Karaveddy ) and Valikamam East (Kopay), together with the surrounding localities whose postal codes are listed above.
What postal codes does Jaffna use?
Every postal code listed here for Jaffna begins with the prefix 40.
What format are postal codes in Jaffna?
They use Sri Lanka's national 99999 format. Five digits, numeric only. 40212 is one code from Jaffna.
Who issues postal codes in Jaffna?
Sri Lanka Post issues and maintains postal codes throughout Sri Lanka, Jaffna included.
How many postal codes are listed for Jaffna?
This reference dataset contains 50 postal codes for Jaffna. That is the dataset's own count, not a claim about every code in use.
Which province is Jaffna in?
Jaffna is a district of Northern, Sri Lanka.