Kotikawatta Population 2026
Kotikawatta has a population of 64,565, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.3% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
64,565
Rank in Sri Lanka
#22
Coordinates
6.93°N, 79.91°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
7 km
4 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 Kotikawatta
- Kolonnawa64,887 people · ~3 km away
- Battaramulla South75,633 people · ~4 km away
- Pita Kotte118,179 people · ~4 km away
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte115,826 people · ~5 km away
- Colombo648,034 people · ~7 km away
- Hendala56,978 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kotikawatta?
Kotikawatta has a population of 64,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Kotikawatta in?
Kotikawatta is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Kotikawatta the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 7 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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