Galle Population 2026
Galle has a population of 93,118, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.4% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 7.0× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,118
Rank in Sri Lanka
#12
Coordinates
6.05°N, 80.21°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
107 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Ambalantota | 80,506 | #16 |
| Matara | 76,254 | #18 |
| Beliatta | 58,675 | #25 |
| Ambalangoda | 56,783 | #27 |
| Devinuwara | 45,000 | #32 |
| Bentota | 37,000 | #36 |
| Weligama | 22,179 | #55 |
| Hambantota | 19,999 | #58 |
Cities near Galle
- Weligama22,179 people · ~26 km away
- Ambalangoda56,783 people · ~27 km away
- Matara76,254 people · ~38 km away
- Devinuwara45,000 people · ~44 km away
- Bentota37,000 people · ~48 km away
- Beruwala34,250 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Galle?
Galle has a population of 93,118 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Galle in?
Galle is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Galle the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 107 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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