Ampara Population 2026
Ampara has a population of 43,720, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,720
Rank in Sri Lanka
#33
Coordinates
7.30°N, 81.68°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
206 km
128 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 108,420 | #10 |
| Kalmunai | 100,171 | #11 |
| Batticaloa | 86,742 | #14 |
| Pottuvil | 45,727 | #30 |
| Eravur Town | 22,982 | #53 |
| Vakarai | 21,000 | #56 |
Cities near Ampara
- Kalmunai100,171 people · ~21 km away
- Batticaloa86,742 people · ~46 km away
- Pottuvil45,727 people · ~49 km away
- Eravur Town22,982 people · ~54 km away
- Badulla47,587 people · ~77 km away
- Vakarai21,000 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ampara?
Ampara has a population of 43,720 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Ampara in?
Ampara is located in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Ampara the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 206 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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