Mannar Population 2026
Mannar has a population of 35,817, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,817
Rank in Sri Lanka
#38
Coordinates
8.99°N, 79.88°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
228 km
142 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffna | 169,102 | #4 |
| Point Pedro | 89,810 | #13 |
| Valvedditturai | 78,205 | #17 |
| Vavuniya | 60,176 | #24 |
| Mullaittivu | 28,973 | #46 |
Cities near Mannar
- Vavuniya60,176 people · ~73 km away
- Jaffna169,102 people · ~77 km away
- Anuradhapura60,943 people · ~96 km away
- Valvedditturai78,205 people · ~97 km away
- Point Pedro89,810 people · ~100 km away
- Puttalam45,661 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mannar?
Mannar has a population of 35,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Mannar in?
Mannar is located in Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Mannar the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 228 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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