Kalutara Population 2026
Kalutara has a population of 37,081, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,081
Rank in Sri Lanka
#35
Coordinates
6.58°N, 79.96°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
41 km
25 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 Kalutara
- Beruwala34,250 people · ~12 km away
- Panadura33,735 people · ~16 km away
- Bentota37,000 people · ~18 km away
- Moratuwa168,280 people · ~23 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~30 km away
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia219,827 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kalutara?
Kalutara has a population of 37,081 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Kalutara in?
Kalutara is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Kalutara the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 41 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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