Kegalle Population 2026
Kegalle has a population of 17,962, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Sabaragamuwa Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,962
Rank in Sri Lanka
#59
Coordinates
7.25°N, 80.34°E
~176 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sabaragamuwa Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Ratnapura | 47,832 | #28 |
Cities near Kegalle
- Kurunegala28,571 people · ~26 km away
- Gampola24,283 people · ~27 km away
- Kandy111,701 people · ~32 km away
- Matale36,462 people · ~39 km away
- Hatton15,073 people · ~49 km away
- Katunayaka84,643 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kegalle?
Kegalle has a population of 17,962 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Kegalle in?
Kegalle is located in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Kegalle the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 65 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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