Allaippiddi or Allaipiddy (Tamil: அல்லைப்பிட்டி, Sinhala: අලපිටිය Alapitiya) is a village on Velanai Island off the coast of the Jaffna peninsula within Sri Lanka's Northern Province.
Allaippiddi
அல்லைப்பிட்டி අලපිටිය | |
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| Coordinates: 9°37′0″N 79°58′0″E / 9.61667°N 79.96667°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern |
| District | Jaffna |
| DS Division | Islands South |
Geography edit
Allaipiddy is strategically located on the causeway from Jaffna towards islets of Velanai and Kayts through Pannai bridge. After Mandaitivu, past the abandoned aluminium factory, lies a large Sri Lanka Navy garrison, 500 meters (1,600 ft) from Allaipiddy.[1]
Demography edit
Most residents of the village are Sri Lankan Tamils and the majority are Roman Catholics. In May 2006, the population was estimated to be around 800.[2] At least 150 residents fled the village after the Allaipiddy massacre of May 13, 2006.[3]
Personalities edit
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- Vinayakamoorthy, farmer and father, was born in Allaipiddy
- Antonythasan Jesuthasan, author and actor, was born in Allaipiddy.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Akkara, Anto (2007-06-21). "Peace deferred". Council for World Mission. Archived from the original on 2007-08-18. Retrieved 2007-08-24.
- ^ Luthra, Dumeetha (2006-05-20). "Allaipiddy villagers flee". BBC. Retrieved 2007-08-24.
- ^ Luthra, Dumeetha (2006-05-20). "Sri Lanka villagers flee massacre". BBC. Retrieved 2007-08-24.