Categories in Batticaloa
Auto Parts StoreBattery StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairNew car dealersTire ShopCommercial PrinterCupcake ShopDigital Printing ServiceElectrical Equipment SupplierFarmingFuel supplierImport Export CompanyOrganic FarmPoultry FarmRice MillWelderWholesale GrocerWholesalersClothing storesDress StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMedia CompanyMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderTelephone ExchangeAssociation or OrganizationBuddhist templeCatholic ChurchCharitiesChurchesChurch of ChristCommunity CenterDistribution ServiceGovernment OfficeHindu templeLocal Government OfficeMethodist ChurchMosques
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Batticaloa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 222 |
| Hindu temple | 167 |
| Education | 163 |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Religion | 98 |
| Public administration | 87 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 83 |
| Clothing stores | 80 |
| Electronics stores | 80 |
| Other accommodation | 63 |
| Hospitals | 59 |
| Hardware store | 58 |
Batticaloa Facts
| Area | 12.4 km² |
| Population | 48,315 |
| Male Population | 23,065 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 25,250 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +30.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.0% |
| Median Age | 30.4 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 31.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,954 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 65 |
| Neighborhoods | Puliyanthivu, Urani, Thandavanveli, Periyauppodai, Koddimunai |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.71020, 81.69240 |
| Postal Codes | 30000, 30016, 30018, 30022, 30100, More |
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Batticaloa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,950 | 48,734 | 49,795 | 47,977 | 48,315 | 48,866 | 50,877 |
| Population Density | 2,985.9 / km² | 3,938.1 / km² | 4,023.8 / km² | 3,876.9 / km² | 3,904.2 / km² | 3,948.8 / km² | 4,111.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBatticaloa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batticaloa | +30.8% | -0.9% | -3% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Batticaloa Median Age
Median Age: 30.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batticaloa | 30.4 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Batticaloa Population Density
Population Density: 3,904 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batticaloa | 48,315 | 12.4 km² | 3,904 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Batticaloa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Batticaloa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Batticaloa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Batticaloa
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Batticaloa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Batticaloa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Batticaloa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,334 | $2,815 | $4,027 | $4,430 | $7,465 | $8,880 | $8,437 | $7,954 |
| Total GDP | $127.4M | $160.1M | $230.1M | $256.8M | $438.3M | $522M | $496.3M | $466.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Batticaloa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batticaloa | 46,447 tn | 0.96 tn | 3,753.3 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Batticaloa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 46,447 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,753.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Batticaloa
Batticaloa (Tamil: மட்டக்களப்பு, Maṭṭakkaḷappu; Sinhalese: මඩකලපුව, Madakalapuwa) is a major city in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, and its former capital. It is the administrative capital of the Batticaloa District. The city is the seat of the Eas..
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