Hatton Population 2026
Hatton has a population of 15,073, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Central Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,073
Rank in Sri Lanka
#60
Coordinates
6.89°N, 80.60°E
~1,271 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
83 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 111,701 | #9 |
| Dambulla | 66,716 | #20 |
| Matale | 36,462 | #37 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 27,500 | #50 |
| Gampola | 24,283 | #52 |
Cities near Hatton
FAQ
What is the population of Hatton?
Hatton has a population of 15,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Hatton in?
Hatton is located in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Hatton the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 83 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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