Devinuwara Population 2026
Devinuwara has a population of 45,000, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,000
Rank in Sri Lanka
#32
Coordinates
5.93°N, 80.59°E
~16 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 |
| Beliatta | 58,675 | #25 |
| Ambalangoda | 56,783 | #27 |
| Bentota | 37,000 | #36 |
| Weligama | 22,179 | #55 |
| Hambantota | 19,999 | #58 |
Cities near Devinuwara
- Matara76,254 people · ~6 km away
- Weligama22,179 people · ~18 km away
- Beliatta58,675 people · ~21 km away
- Galle93,118 people · ~44 km away
- Ambalantota80,506 people · ~52 km away
- Hambantota19,999 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Devinuwara?
Devinuwara has a population of 45,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Devinuwara in?
Devinuwara is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Devinuwara 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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