Moratuwa Population 2026
Moratuwa has a population of 168,280, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.7% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,280
Rank in Sri Lanka
#5
Coordinates
6.77°N, 79.88°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
18 km
11 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 |
| Negombo | 137,223 | #6 |
| Pita Kotte | 118,179 | #7 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 | #8 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
| Battaramulla South | 75,633 | #19 |
Cities near Moratuwa
- Panadura33,735 people · ~7 km away
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia219,827 people · ~8 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~10 km away
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte115,826 people · ~13 km away
- Pita Kotte118,179 people · ~13 km away
- Battaramulla South75,633 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moratuwa?
Moratuwa has a population of 168,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Moratuwa in?
Moratuwa is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Moratuwa the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 18 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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