Is this central fish market located inside Colombo city or in Jaffna? Why can't Chinese and English match up when writing it down?

The Central Fish Market you are referring to is actually located in Negombo, not Colombo. Here’s why there might be a discrepancy between the Chinese and English names:

1. The word “Negumbo” () is often translated as “Negombo” or “Negombyo” in English, while some older maps or documents may refer to it simply as “Nicope”.
   
2. In Sinhalese, Negombo’s name is written as (Nēgōmba). You might see this transcription used more commonly than the Chinese pronunciation.
   

So, when you search for “” online, you’ll find that “Negombo” is indeed one of the places where it could be referring to – not Colombo. The Central Fish Market in Negombo is a significant market serving both domestic and export markets.