Beliatta Population 2026
Beliatta has a population of 58,675, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.3% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,675
Rank in Sri Lanka
#25
Coordinates
6.05°N, 80.73°E
~39 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
139 km
86 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 |
| Ambalangoda | 56,783 | #27 |
| Devinuwara | 45,000 | #32 |
| Bentota | 37,000 | #36 |
| Weligama | 22,179 | #55 |
| Hambantota | 19,999 | #58 |
Cities near Beliatta
- Devinuwara45,000 people · ~21 km away
- Matara76,254 people · ~25 km away
- Ambalantota80,506 people · ~33 km away
- Weligama22,179 people · ~35 km away
- Hambantota19,999 people · ~43 km away
- Galle93,118 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beliatta?
Beliatta has a population of 58,675 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Beliatta in?
Beliatta is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Beliatta the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 139 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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