Vannankulam, Jaffna | |
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| Coordinates: 9°39′08″N80°02′07″E / 9.65222°N 80.03528°E | |
| Country |  Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern Province |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Vannankulam, Jaffna is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.
9°39′08″N80°02′07″E / 9.65222°N 80.03528°E Coordinates: 9°39′08″N80°02′07″E / 9.65222°N 80.03528°E
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