Kalmunai Population 2026
Kalmunai has a population of 100,171, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.4% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,171
Rank in Sri Lanka
#11
Coordinates
7.41°N, 81.83°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
225 km
140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 108,420 | #10 |
| Batticaloa | 86,742 | #14 |
| Pottuvil | 45,727 | #30 |
| Ampara | 43,720 | #33 |
| Eravur Town | 22,982 | #53 |
| Vakarai | 21,000 | #56 |
Cities near Kalmunai
- Ampara43,720 people · ~21 km away
- Batticaloa86,742 people · ~37 km away
- Eravur Town22,982 people · ~48 km away
- Pottuvil45,727 people · ~59 km away
- Vakarai21,000 people · ~92 km away
- Badulla47,587 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kalmunai?
Kalmunai has a population of 100,171 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Kalmunai in?
Kalmunai is located in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Kalmunai the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 225 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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