Ambalantota Population 2026
Ambalantota has a population of 80,506, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.3% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 8.0× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,506
Rank in Sri Lanka
#16
Coordinates
6.12°N, 81.02°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
158 km
98 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Galle | 93,118 | #12 |
| Matara | 76,254 | #18 |
| Beliatta | 58,675 | #25 |
| Ambalangoda | 56,783 | #27 |
| Devinuwara | 45,000 | #32 |
| Bentota | 37,000 | #36 |
| Weligama | 22,179 | #55 |
| Hambantota | 19,999 | #58 |
Cities near Ambalantota
- Hambantota19,999 people · ~11 km away
- Beliatta58,675 people · ~33 km away
- Kataragama20,935 people · ~48 km away
- Devinuwara45,000 people · ~52 km away
- Matara76,254 people · ~57 km away
- Weligama22,179 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ambalantota?
Ambalantota has a population of 80,506 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Ambalantota in?
Ambalantota is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Ambalantota the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 158 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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