Battaramulla South Population 2026
Battaramulla South has a population of 75,633, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.3% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,633
Rank in Sri Lanka
#19
Coordinates
6.90°N, 79.92°E
~11 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 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 | #8 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
Cities near Battaramulla South
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte115,826 people · ~2 km away
- Pita Kotte118,179 people · ~2 km away
- Kotikawatta64,565 people · ~4 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~5 km away
- Kolonnawa64,887 people · ~5 km away
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia219,827 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Battaramulla South?
Battaramulla South has a population of 75,633 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Battaramulla South in?
Battaramulla South is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Battaramulla South 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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