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Meet people in Trincomalee

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About Trincomalee

  • Trincomalee is among the ten largest cities in Sri Lanka; about 110,000 people live here.
  • It's the largest place in the Eastern Province.
  • It's about 238 km to Colombo, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Vakarai (54 km), Polonnaruwa (75 km) and Vavuniya (83 km).

Where to meet in Trincomalee

For a first meeting in Trincomalee, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Trincomalee

Who can I meet near Trincomalee?

In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Trincomalee?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Trincomalee and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Trincomalee real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Trincomalee?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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