Facts About Kalmunai
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The city is bounded on the east by the Indian Ocean on the north by the Periyaneelavanai village and on the south by Karaitivu village which is considered to be a suburb of the city.
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Geographic coordinates of Kalmunai is Latitude: 7°24.5412′ N, Longitude: 81°50.0832′ E
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The estimated population of Kalmunai is 106,780.
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Kalmunai is one of the few Muslim-majority municipalities in Sri Lanka.
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Kalmunai is the largest city of Ampara District.
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Kalmunai was the site of the royal farm, as a result of this settlement, it became a Muslim-majority area.
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Kalmunai was severely impacted by the 2004 Tsunami.
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Kalmunai is the largest city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
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Elevation of Kalmunai is 33 ft, above sea level.
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Kalmunai began as a 12,000-person refugee shelter and has grown over the years into a nurturing community.