Madurankuli

Madurankuli (Sinhala: මදුරන්කුලිය, Madurankuliya, Tamil: மதுரங்குளி), also abbreviated MDK, is a city that is located between Puttalam and Chilaw in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. The city is connected by roads and a railway network, . It is located 114 km (71 mi) from the centre of the commercial capital Colombo. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city, containing over 3,000 people.

Madurankuli
මදුරන්කුලිය
மதுரங்குளி
City
Madurankuli is located in Sri Lanka
Madurankuli
Madurankuli
Coordinates: 7°53′36″N 79°49′20″E
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceNorth Western Province, Sri Lanka
DistrictPuttalam District
Police DivisionMundal Police Station
A.G.A DivisionMundalama Divisional Secretariat
City AcronymMDK
Local AuthorityPuttalam Pradeshiya Sabha
Area
 • Total43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi)
Elevation
2.7432 m (9.0000 ft)
Population
 • Total3,000+
DemonymMadurankuliyan
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (SLST)
Postal Code
61270
Area Code032

Madurankuli is a growing commercial and agricultural area that is known for trading activities, agriculture and exports of coconuts, copra, salts, oil, prawns and vegetables.

Climate
Misty morning in Madurankuli

The climate of Madurankuli is tropical with a marked dry season and temperatures averaging between 26 °C in January to 30 °C in April and May. Rainfall averages around 2,000 mm per year.

Climate data for Madurankuli, Sri Lanka
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 34
(93)		 34
(93)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 32
(90)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 16
(0.6)		 19
(0.7)		 22
(0.9)		 63
(2.5)		 54
(2.1)		 87
(3.4)		 130
(5.1)		 140
(5.5)		 111
(4.4)		 192
(7.6)		 141
(5.6)		 71
(2.8)		 1,046
(41.2)
Average precipitation days 1 1 2 3 3 2 3 4 5 8 7 4 43
Source: World Climate Guide. To check the current Weather - Visit: http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Madurankuli-weather/North-Western/LK.aspx

Businesses

The major businesses in Madurankuli are coconuts, fibres, charcoal, agriculture, shrimp farms, oil and copra. Many businesses here are traded and marketed in international markets so the export rate is higher than other cities.

Businesses on the coast specialise in fishing, and is where hotels and restaurants are located.

Religion

Madurankuli is populated by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus. Most of the Buddhist temples (Viharayas) were built by ancient kings and they identified as "Raja Maha Viharayas" and are under the custody of the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka.

Festivals and specials

The people in Madurankuli celebrate many traditional festivals. All Buddhist temples celebrate Vesak, Poson and Esela festivals. In May and June, temples organise offering campaigns known as "Dansala" for visitors and residents with the support of locals in the area. These festivals feature colorful decorations, lanterns, illuminations and pageants where traditional dancing, drumming, costumed dignitaries and elephants are paraded.

  • St Anne's Roman Catholic church is located near the beach in Talawila in Puttalam district. Thousands of pilgrims attend the church for its main festivals in March and July.
  • Ramazan, Haj and Mawlid are celebrated by the majority of Muslims in Madurankuliya.
  • The Munneswaram and Hindu temples are pilgrim centres of many devotees. The main temple of god Shiva at Munneswaram comprises the shrines. Munneswaram celebrates its major festival in August where fire walking is practiced.

Culture and traditions

Culture in Madurankuliya is similar to other cities in North Western Province. Cultural aspects are mostly derived from the Muslim tradition.

Transport

The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport.

Trains are serviced by the Muthu Kumari (Pearl Princess) train.

The region is served by an extensive rail and road transport system providing linkages to the major cities and ports in Sri Lanka. It has an extensive public transport system based on buses operated both by private operators and the government owned Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB).


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