Ambalangoda Population 2026
Ambalangoda has a population of 56,783, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,783
Rank in Sri Lanka
#27
Coordinates
6.24°N, 80.05°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Galle | 93,118 | #12 |
| Ambalantota | 80,506 | #16 |
| Matara | 76,254 | #18 |
| Beliatta | 58,675 | #25 |
| Devinuwara | 45,000 | #32 |
| Bentota | 37,000 | #36 |
| Weligama | 22,179 | #55 |
| Hambantota | 19,999 | #58 |
Cities near Ambalangoda
FAQ
What is the population of Ambalangoda?
Ambalangoda has a population of 56,783 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Ambalangoda in?
Ambalangoda is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Ambalangoda the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 81 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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