Kandana Population 2026
Kandana has a population of 33,424, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,424
Rank in Sri Lanka
#43
Coordinates
7.05°N, 79.89°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
13 km
8 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 Kandana
FAQ
What is the population of Kandana?
Kandana has a population of 33,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Kandana in?
Kandana is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Kandana the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 13 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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