Dambulla Population 2026
Dambulla has a population of 66,716, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Central Province. Roughly 0.3% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,716
Rank in Sri Lanka
#20
Coordinates
7.86°N, 80.65°E
~168 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
136 km
84 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 111,701 | #9 |
| Matale | 36,462 | #37 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 27,500 | #50 |
| Gampola | 24,283 | #52 |
| Hatton | 15,073 | #60 |
Cities near Dambulla
- Matale36,462 people · ~44 km away
- Kurunegala28,571 people · ~52 km away
- Anuradhapura60,943 people · ~57 km away
- Kandy111,701 people · ~63 km away
- Kegalle17,962 people · ~76 km away
- Gampola24,283 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dambulla?
Dambulla has a population of 66,716 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Dambulla in?
Dambulla is located in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Dambulla the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 136 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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