Bentota Population 2026
Bentota has a population of 37,000, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,000
Rank in Sri Lanka
#36
Coordinates
6.43°N, 80.00°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
59 km
37 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 |
| Beliatta | 58,675 | #25 |
| Ambalangoda | 56,783 | #27 |
| Devinuwara | 45,000 | #32 |
| Weligama | 22,179 | #55 |
| Hambantota | 19,999 | #58 |
Cities near Bentota
- Beruwala34,250 people · ~6 km away
- Kalutara37,081 people · ~18 km away
- Ambalangoda56,783 people · ~22 km away
- Panadura33,735 people · ~34 km away
- Moratuwa168,280 people · ~41 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bentota?
Bentota has a population of 37,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Bentota in?
Bentota is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Bentota the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 59 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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