Eravur Town Population 2026
Eravur Town has a population of 22,982, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,982
Rank in Sri Lanka
#53
Coordinates
7.78°N, 81.60°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
215 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 108,420 | #10 |
| Kalmunai | 100,171 | #11 |
| Batticaloa | 86,742 | #14 |
| Pottuvil | 45,727 | #30 |
| Ampara | 43,720 | #33 |
| Vakarai | 21,000 | #56 |
Cities near Eravur Town
- Batticaloa86,742 people · ~12 km away
- Vakarai21,000 people · ~44 km away
- Kalmunai100,171 people · ~48 km away
- Ampara43,720 people · ~54 km away
- Trincomalee108,420 people · ~98 km away
- Pottuvil45,727 people · ~103 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Eravur Town?
Eravur Town has a population of 22,982 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Eravur Town in?
Eravur Town is located in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Eravur Town the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 215 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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