A few facts about Vakarai
- Vakarai is home to about 21,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Sri Lanka.
- It lies in the Eastern Province.
- Colombo, the largest city in Sri Lanka, is about 220 km away.
- For a bigger city, Trincomalee is about 54 km away.
- Close by: Eravur Town (44 km), Polonnaruwa (52 km) and Batticaloa (55 km).