Ilavalai
| Ilavalai இளவாலை ඉලවල | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Ilavalai | |
| Coordinates: 9°47′42″N 79°59′34″E / 9.79500°N 79.99278°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern |
| District | Jaffna |
| DS Division | Valikamam North |
Ilavalai (Tamil: இளவாலை) is a small coastal village located in (Valigamam North) Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is 16 km from the Northern Capital towards north of the Jaffna Peninsula and 8 km from the port town of Kankesanthurai.
It contains many Catholic churches and Hindu temples. One of the oldest is St. Jame's church, which is situated in the center of the village (Ilavalai Junction).
Ilavalai Roman Catholic Tamil (R.C.T.) Boys School, St. Henry's College , Ilavalai Convent Maha Vidiyalayam, and Ilavalai Meihandan Maha Vidiyalayam serve as educational institutions in Ilavalai.
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Coordinates: 9°47′42″N 79°59′34″E / 9.79500°N 79.99278°E
இளவாலை புனித யாகப்பர் ஆலயம் 1879.07.25 ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டது
Our lady of Lourds is a church which having a history of hundred years.