Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Population 2026
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte has a population of 115,826, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.5% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,826
Rank in Sri Lanka
#8
Coordinates
6.88°N, 79.91°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
9 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 648,034 | #1 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 219,827 | #2 |
| Maharagama | 195,355 | #3 |
| Moratuwa | 168,280 | #5 |
| Negombo | 137,223 | #6 |
| Pita Kotte | 118,179 | #7 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
| Battaramulla South | 75,633 | #19 |
Cities near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
- Pita Kotte118,179 people · ~1 km away
- Battaramulla South75,633 people · ~2 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~4 km away
- Kotikawatta64,565 people · ~5 km away
- Kolonnawa64,887 people · ~6 km away
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia219,827 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte has a population of 115,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte in?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 9 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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