Badulla Population 2026
Badulla has a population of 47,587, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Uva Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,587
Rank in Sri Lanka
#29
Coordinates
6.98°N, 81.06°E
~683 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
134 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Uva Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Kataragama | 20,935 | #57 |
Cities near Badulla
- Nuwara Eliya27,500 people · ~30 km away
- Hatton15,073 people · ~52 km away
- Gampola24,283 people · ~58 km away
- Kandy111,701 people · ~58 km away
- Kataragama20,935 people · ~70 km away
- Matale36,462 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Badulla?
Badulla has a population of 47,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Badulla in?
Badulla is located in Uva Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Badulla the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 134 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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