Categories in Vavuniya
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairNew car dealersTire ShopCupcake ShopDigital PrinterDigital Printing ServiceFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFood ManufacturerFood Products SupplierHandicraftImport Export CompanyLumber StoreOrganic FarmPoultry FarmRice MillSecurity System SupplierSticker ManufacturerWater filter supplierWelderWholesalersBag ShopBridal shopsClothing storesDress StoreEmbroidery ShopFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesShoe storesWomen's clothingMedia CompanyMobile phone storesSatellite Communication ServiceTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationBuddhist templeCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterDistribution ServiceFederal Government Office
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vavuniya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 282 |
| Education | 159 |
| Hindu temple | 112 |
| Restaurants | 109 |
| Public administration | 105 |
| Electronics stores | 103 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 94 |
| Clothing stores | 85 |
| Religion | 76 |
Vavuniya Facts
| Area | 80.8 km² |
| Population | 76,923 |
| Male Population | 37,098 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 39,825 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.0% |
| Median Age | 28 years (Male: 27.3, Female: 28.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,811 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 24 |
| Neighborhoods | Irampaikkulam, Kurumankadu, Veppankulam, Thekka Watta, Paddanichchipuliyankulam |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.75140, 80.49710 |
| Postal Codes | 43000 |
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Vavuniya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,015 | 97,663 | 92,676 | 79,394 | 76,923 | 72,972 | 68,934 |
| Population Density | 990.1 / km² | 1,208.5 / km² | 1,146.8 / km² | 982.4 / km² | 951.9 / km² | 903 / km² | 853 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVavuniya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vavuniya | -3.9% | -21.2% | -17% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vavuniya Median Age
Median Age: 28 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vavuniya | 28 yrs | 28.6 yrs | 27.3 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vavuniya Population Density
Population Density: 952 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vavuniya | 76,923 | 80.8 km² | 952 / 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
Vavuniya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Vavuniya
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Vavuniya
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vavuniya
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vavuniya
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
Vavuniya Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,044 | $653 | $1,041 | $2,404 | $3,537 | $4,504 | $9,205 | $8,811 |
| Total GDP | $32M | $20M | $30.8M | $70.3M | $101.3M | $123.6M | $239.2M | $224.8M |
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
Vavuniya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vavuniya | 84,662 tn | 1.1 tn | 1,047.6 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
Vavuniya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 84,662 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,047.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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.
Vavuniya
Vavuniya (Tamil: வவுனியா, Sinhalese: වවුනියා) is a large town in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is also the main town in the Vavuniya District. Vavuniya is often referred to as the gateway to Vanni. was a front li..
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