Katunayaka Population 2026
Katunayaka has a population of 84,643, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.4% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,643
Rank in Sri Lanka
#15
Coordinates
7.17°N, 79.89°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
26 km
16 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 |
| Battaramulla South | 75,633 | #19 |
Cities near Katunayaka
FAQ
What is the population of Katunayaka?
Katunayaka has a population of 84,643 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Katunayaka in?
Katunayaka is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Katunayaka the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 26 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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