Ja Ela Population 2026
Ja Ela has a population of 32,175, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,175
Rank in Sri Lanka
#44
Coordinates
7.07°N, 79.89°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 648,034 | #1 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 219,827 | #2 |
| Maharagama | 195,355 | #3 |
| Moratuwa | 168,280 | #5 |
| Negombo | 137,223 | #6 |
| Pita Kotte | 118,179 | #7 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 | #8 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
Cities near Ja Ela
FAQ
What is the population of Ja Ela?
Ja Ela has a population of 32,175 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Ja Ela in?
Ja Ela is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Ja Ela the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 16 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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