Hambantota Population 2026
Hambantota has a population of 19,999, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,999
Rank in Sri Lanka
#58
Coordinates
6.12°N, 81.12°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
167 km
104 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 |
| Devinuwara | 45,000 | #32 |
| Bentota | 37,000 | #36 |
| Weligama | 22,179 | #55 |
Cities near Hambantota
- Ambalantota80,506 people · ~11 km away
- Kataragama20,935 people · ~40 km away
- Beliatta58,675 people · ~43 km away
- Devinuwara45,000 people · ~62 km away
- Matara76,254 people · ~67 km away
- Weligama22,179 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hambantota?
Hambantota has a population of 19,999 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Hambantota in?
Hambantota is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Hambantota the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 167 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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