Ilavalai
Ilavalai (Tamil: இளவாலை) is a small coastal village located in (Valigamam North) Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is 16 km from the Northern Capital towards north of the Jaffna Peninsula and 8 km from the port town of Kankesanthurai.
Ilavalai இளவாலை ඉලවාලෙයි | |
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  Ilavalai Location in the Northern Province | |
| Coordinates: 9°47′42″N 79°59′34″E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern |
| District | Jaffna |
| DS Division | Valikamam North |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Council |
| • Body | Valikamam North |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| Telephone Codes | 021 |
| Vehicle registration | NP |
It contains many Catholic churches and Hindu temples. One of the oldest is St. Jame's church, which is situated in the center of the village (Ilavalai Junction).
Ilavalai Roman Catholic Tamil (R.C.T.) Boys School, St. Henry's College , Ilavalai Convent Maha Vidiyalayam, and Ilavalai Meihandan Maha Vidiyalayam serve as educational institutions in Ilavalai.
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