Kandy Population 2026
Kandy has a population of 111,701, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Central Province. Roughly 0.5% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,701
Rank in Sri Lanka
#9
Coordinates
7.29°N, 80.63°E
~500 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
95 km
59 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Dambulla | 66,716 | #20 |
| Matale | 36,462 | #37 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 27,500 | #50 |
| Gampola | 24,283 | #52 |
| Hatton | 15,073 | #60 |
Cities near Kandy
- Gampola24,283 people · ~16 km away
- Matale36,462 people · ~20 km away
- Kegalle17,962 people · ~32 km away
- Kurunegala28,571 people · ~36 km away
- Nuwara Eliya27,500 people · ~39 km away
- Hatton15,073 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kandy?
Kandy has a population of 111,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Kandy in?
Kandy is located in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Kandy the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 95 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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