Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Population 2026
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has a population of 219,827, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.9% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 2.9× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
219,827
Rank in Sri Lanka
#2
Coordinates
6.84°N, 79.87°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 648,034 | #1 |
| 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 |
| Battaramulla South | 75,633 | #19 |
Cities near Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~6 km away
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte115,826 people · ~6 km away
- Pita Kotte118,179 people · ~7 km away
- Moratuwa168,280 people · ~8 km away
- Battaramulla South75,633 people · ~8 km away
- Kolonnawa64,887 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia?
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has a population of 219,827 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in?
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 11 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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