Study sites information

Jaffna district

District map
Elevation map
Spatial distribution of resilient levels in Jaffna

Description of the Jaffna district

District Climatic zone Agro-ecological Region Annual rainfall Altitude Major soil groups Terrain
Jaffna Dry zone DL3 >575mm <300m Red Yellow Latosols and Regosols Flat to slightly undulating
DL4 >575mm <300m "Solodized Solonetz, Solonchaks and Grumusols" Flat
DL3 & 4 >575mm <300m "Red Yellow Latosols and Regosols, Solodized Solonetz, Solonchaks and Grumusols" Flat to slightly undulating