Beruwala Population 2026
Beruwala has a population of 34,250, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,250
Rank in Sri Lanka
#40
Coordinates
6.48°N, 79.98°E
~-9,999 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
53 km
33 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 Beruwala
- Bentota37,000 people · ~6 km away
- Kalutara37,081 people · ~12 km away
- Panadura33,735 people · ~28 km away
- Ambalangoda56,783 people · ~28 km away
- Moratuwa168,280 people · ~35 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beruwala?
Beruwala has a population of 34,250 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Beruwala in?
Beruwala is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Beruwala the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 53 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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