Mullaittivu Population 2026
Mullaittivu has a population of 28,973, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,973
Rank in Sri Lanka
#46
Coordinates
9.27°N, 80.81°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
280 km
174 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 |
| Mannar | 35,817 | #38 |
Cities near Mullaittivu
- Vavuniya60,176 people · ~67 km away
- Point Pedro89,810 people · ~88 km away
- Trincomalee108,420 people · ~89 km away
- Valvedditturai78,205 people · ~94 km away
- Jaffna169,102 people · ~99 km away
- Mannar35,817 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mullaittivu?
Mullaittivu has a population of 28,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Mullaittivu in?
Mullaittivu is located in Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Mullaittivu the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 280 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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