Kataragama Population 2026
Kataragama has a population of 20,935, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Uva Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,935
Rank in Sri Lanka
#57
Coordinates
6.41°N, 81.33°E
~48 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
174 km
108 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Uva Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Badulla | 47,587 | #29 |
Cities near Kataragama
- Hambantota19,999 people · ~40 km away
- Ambalantota80,506 people · ~48 km away
- Badulla47,587 people · ~70 km away
- Pottuvil45,727 people · ~75 km away
- Beliatta58,675 people · ~78 km away
- Nuwara Eliya27,500 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kataragama?
Kataragama has a population of 20,935 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Kataragama in?
Kataragama is located in Uva Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Kataragama the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 174 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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