Allaippiddi
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Allaippiddi or Allaipiddy (Template:Langx, Template:Langx) is a village on Velanai Island off the coast of the Jaffna peninsula within Sri Lanka's Northern Province.
Geography
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, Script error: No such module "convert". from Allaipiddy.[1]
Demography
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
- Antonythasan Jesuthasan, author and actor, was born in Allaipiddy.
See also
References
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