Categories in Trincomalee
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairTire ShopAgricultural ProductionBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterComputer hardware manufacturerDigital Printing ServiceFarmingFish ProcessingFuel supplierGas cylinders supplierImport Export CompanyLumber StorePoultry FarmRice MillSecurity System SupplierTextile ExporterVegetable wholesale marketVegetable WholesalerWholesalersBridal shopsClothing storesDress StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationBuddhist templeCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterDistribution ServiceDive ClubFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeHindu templeMilitary Base
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Trincomalee
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Hotels and motels | 243 |
| Shopping | 241 |
| Other accommodation | 238 |
| Education | 148 |
| Public administration | 146 |
| Hindu temple | 127 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 123 |
| Religion | 95 |
| Electronics stores | 75 |
Trincomalee Facts
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Population | 43,824 |
| Male Population | 20,870 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 22,954 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +141.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.4% |
| Median Age | 30.5 years (Male: 29.7, Female: 31.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,268 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 26 |
| Neighborhoods | Arunagiri Nagar, Anbuvalipuram, Orrs Hill, Palaiyoothu, Mihindapura |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.57110, 81.23350 |
| Postal Codes | 31000, 31006, 31012, 31014, 31016, More |
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Trincomalee Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,153 | 28,001 | 31,888 | 35,987 | 43,824 | 45,286 | 48,082 |
| Population Density | 1,416.8 / km² | 2,185.4 / km² | 2,488.8 / km² | 2,808.7 / km² | 3,420.4 / km² | 3,534.5 / km² | 3,752.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTrincomalee Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 37.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | +141.4% | +56.5% | +37.4% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Trincomalee Median Age
Median Age: 30.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 30.5 yrs | 31.2 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Trincomalee Population Density
Population Density: 3,420 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 43,824 | 12.8 km² | 3,420 / 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
Trincomalee Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Trincomalee
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Trincomalee
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Trincomalee
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Trincomalee
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Trincomalee
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
Trincomalee Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,272 | $5,300 | $6,573 | $7,142 | $11,715 | $14,431 | $14,571 | $13,268 |
| Total GDP | $86.9M | $113.7M | $147.2M | $171.4M | $301.7M | $390.8M | $410.8M | $379.2M |
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
Trincomalee CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 20,515 tn | 0.47 tn | 1,601.2 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
Trincomalee CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,515 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,601.2 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.
Trincomalee
Trincomalee (Tamil: திருகோணமலை Tirukōṇamalai, Sinhalese: ත්රිකුණාමළය Trikuṇāmalaya) is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island ove..
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