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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Akkaraipattu
| native_name = {{lang|ta|அக்கரைப்பற்று}}<br/>{{lang|si|අක්කරපත්තුව}}
| area_total_ha =
| settlement_type = [[Town]]
| pushpin_map = Sri Lanka
| subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]]
| subdivision_name = [[Sri Lanka]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of Sri Lanka|Province]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Eastern Province, Sri Lanka|Eastern]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Sri Lanka|District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Ampara District|Ampara]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Divisional Secretariats of Sri Lanka|DS Division]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Akkaraipattu Divisional Secretariat|Akkaraipattu Division]]
| government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor-Council]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Athaullah
| leader_party = [[National Congress (Sri Lanka)|NC]]
| pushpin_label_position = left
| coordinates = {{coord|7|13|0|N|81|51|0|E|region:LK|display=inline}}
| official_name =
| image_skyline =
| population_total = 39,166 [[Akkaraipattu Divisional Secretariat|(ADS Area)]]
| population_as_of = 2012
| area_total_km2 = 60.00
| population_density_km2 = 652.8
| population_urban = 30,934 [[Akkaraipattu Municipal Council|(AMC Area)]]
| population_metro =
| area_urban_km2 = 7.00
| population_demonym = Akkaralites
| established_date = 1 April 2011
| established_title = [[Akkaraipattu Municipal Council]]
| governing_body = [[Akkaraipattu Municipal Council]]
| population_density_urban_km2 = 4,419
| population_footnotes =,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citypopulation.de/en/srilanka/cities/|title = Akkaraipattu urban population census}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citypopulation.de/en/srilanka/admin/|title = Akkaraipattu division population census}}</ref>
| leader_title1 = [[Deputy mayor|Deputy Mayor]]
| leader_name1 = Muhammed Casim Muhammed Yasir ([[National Congress (Sri Lanka)|NC]])
}}

'''Akkaraipattu''' ({{langx|ta|அக்கரைப்பற்று|Akkaraippaṟṟu}}, {{langx|si|අක්කරපත්තුව|Akkarapattuwa}}) is a large town in the [[Ampara District]], [[Eastern Province, Sri Lanka]]. The town is strategically located with links via the [[A25 road (Sri Lanka)|Siyambalanduwa-Ampara Road (A25)]] and the [[A4 road (Sri Lanka)|Colombo-Batticaloa highway (A4)]]. Akkaraipattu is situated {{convert|441|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Colombo]].

==History==
During the period of British rule, Akkaraipattu was within the [[Batticaloa District]]. A Government Agent headed each district. The posts of ''Maniyakkara'' (Assistant Government Agent) and ''Vanniyanar'' (Additional Government Agent) reported to the Government Agent.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}. The ''Vanniyanar'' appointed two officers directly responsible for irrigation, development, and education. Under this structure, agriculture and road construction became a prominent part of the development of the Akkaraipattu area. The ''Vanniyanar'' was also responsible for appointing the chairman and members of local government organizations who would then conduct the functions of a local council including collecting taxes, civic construction, and maintaining law and order. The construction of the [[Gal Oya]] scheme, which commenced in 1949 and continues to be improved upon, further established agriculture—particularly paddy and sugar cane—as a driving economic force. Road development also continued in parallel with the development of land for agriculture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2017/11/07/features/133656/nation-energised-gal-oya-mission|title=A nation energised with Gal Oya mission|last=Wijeratne|first=L|date=7 November 2017|website=dailynews.lk}}</ref>



The Urban Development Area of Akkaraipattu includes Akkaraipattu Municipal Council and includes 23 [[Grama Niladhari]] Divisions (GND) of Akkaraipattu Municipal Council and five GNDs from the Pradeshiya Sabha area.<ref name="ape">{{Cite web|url=http://apecintl.org/akkaraipattu/|title=Akkaraipattu|website=apecintl.org|language=en|access-date=2018-08-07}}</ref> (A [[Administrative divisions of Sri Lanka#Summary|GND]] is the smallest administrative unit in government.)

==Geography==
The town is located just south of the centre of the eastern coastline and can be found through the Siyambalanduwa - Damana - Ampara Road (A25) and the Colombo-Ratnapura-Wellawaya-Batticaloa Road (A4). Akkaraipattu covers an area of {{convert|48.36|km2|abbr=on}}. The Urban Development Area of Akkaraipattu includes Akkaraipattu Municipal Council which covers {{convert|5.07|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ape" />

===Topography===
The terrain of Akkaraipattu area rises from sea level to {{convert|39|m|abbr=on}} above sea level. The terrain has large areas that are generally level and covered with agriculture. Settlements are scattered throughout the area.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}

===Soil types===
The susceptibility of soil types to [[drought]] is a major concern in Akkaraipattu. The three main soil types in this area are: [[Alluvium|alluvial soil]] which has variable drainage and texture, reddish-brown soil, and [[Solonetz]] soil. The alluvial soil is generally found on flat flood plains. Poorly drained alluvial soil is grey in colour whilst soil with better drainage is coloured brown to yellowish brown. The reddish brown soil has a reddish-brown surface colour when dry and turns to a dark reddish-brown colour when wet. Solonetz soil is not a fertile soil because it has a [[pH]] value greater than 8.5.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}

===Hydrology===
Akkaraipattu has three major water tanks: Ilukkuchchenai Tank, Neethai Tank, and Thillai Aru.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://unhabitat.lk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DRRAkkaraipattu.pdf|title=Akkaraipattu Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Plan|date=January 2015|website=www.unhabitat.lk}}</ref> These tanks, combined with water catchment systems, assist in supporting the paddy cultivation in the area.

===Climate===
Akkaraipattu is located in the [[Geography of Sri Lanka#Ecological zones|dry zone]] of Sri Lanka. The northeast [[monsoon]] period (October–February) has the highest monthly rainfall. Conversely, the dry season months of June, July, and August have the lowest rainfall. The seasonal rain provides for the cultivation of crops during the maha<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.statistics.gov.lk/agriculture/Paddy%20Statistics/PaddyStats.htm|title=Paddy Statistics|website=www.statistics.gov.lk|access-date=2018-10-17}}</ref> season.  The average annual rainfall is {{convert|119|mm|abbr=on}}.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}} The lowest number of thundering days{{clarify|date=October 2018}} are recorded during the months of January and February whilst the highest number of days are recorded in September and October, prior to the commencement of the monsoon season.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}
{{climate chart
|Akkaraipattu
|17.4|25.5|300
|18.5|25.6|140
|19.4|27.3|50
|19.1|29.0|65
|20.1|31.1|20
|20.8|31.2|10
|20.9|29.8|10
|20.9|30.4|20
|19.4|30.0|25
|18.9|28.7|95
|19.3|27.1|320
|19.6|26.9|345
|float=right
|source=[[:File:Akkaraipattu Weather.JPG]]
}}


An [[AusAID]]/[[United Nations Human Settlements Programme|UN-Habitat]] analysis of temperature records for the years 1950–2010 reports that the highest temperatures are experienced in May, June, and July (around {{convert|34|C|F|1|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}). The lowest temperatures are recorded in the months of January and December (around {{convert|23|C|F|1|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}). The mean annual temperature is {{convert|30|C|F|1|abbr=on}}.<ref name="disaster">"Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka: Disaster risk reduction and preparedness plan - Towards a sustainable and resilient city." The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat 2014 Chapter 2 p13 http://unhabitat.lk/publications/disaster-risk-reduction-and-preparedness-plans/ http://unhabitat.lk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DRRAkkaraipattu.pdf Accessed 28 July 2018</ref>

==Demographics==
Akkaraipattu urban area is dominated by [[Sri Lankan Moors|Muslims]]. There are also [[Buddhism in Sri Lanka|Buddhist]], [[Hinduism in Sri Lanka|Hindus]] and [[Christianity in Sri Lanka|Christian]] minorities living in the town. The majority of people in Akkaraipattu speak [[Tamil language|Tamil]], with [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] also spoken.

=== Religion ===
{{Bar box
| title = Religion in Akkaraipattu (2012)
| titlebar = #ddd
| left1 = Population
| right1 = Percent
| float = left
| width = 400px
| bars =
{{bar percent|[[Islam in Sri Lanka|Islam]]|#009000|99.00}}
{{bar percent|[[Buddhism in Sri Lanka|Buddhism]]|#FFFF00|0.85}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Sri Lanka|Hinduism]]|Orange|0.13}}
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Sri Lanka|Christianity]]|Blue|0.02}}
|qalign = left
}}<br/>''Source:[http://www.statistics.gov.lk/PopHouSat/CPH2012Visualization/htdocs/index.php?usecase=indicator&action=DSMap&indId=10&district=Ampara&Legend=3# statistics.gov.lk]''

==Education==
{{more citations needed|section|date=October 2018}}

*Aalayadivaembu Tamil School
*[[Akkaraipattu Muslim Central College]]
*Ak/Sri Dhammarathanana Sinhala Vidyalaya
*Al-Badur School
*Al-Fathimiya School
*Al-Hidaya School
*Al-Kamar Vidyalaya
*Al-Munawwara College
*Ar-Raheemiya School
*As-Siraj Maha Viddiyalaya
*Ayesha Muslim Ladies College
*Dr. Badi Ud Din Mahmud School
*Fayiza Maha Vidayalayam
*Govt. Muslim Boys Vidyalaya (GMBV)
*Hijra School
*Ilukkuchenai Al-Hudha Vidyalaya
*Kathiriya Vidyalaya
*Kolaavil Tamil Vidyalaya
*Murawodai Shamsul Uloom Vidyala
*RKM Tamil Vidyalaya
*Segu Sikkanthar Oliullah Vidyalaya
*Sri Rama krishna National College Tamil
*Sir Razeek Fareed Vidyalaya
*Vivekananthair Tamil Vidyalaya
*Zahira Vidyalaya.

==Economy==
Akkaraipattu acts as an agro-economic hub. Vast extents of [[Paddy field]] surround the township.

== References ==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Towns in Ampara District]]
[[Category:Akkaraipattu DS Division]]

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