Negombo Population 2026
Negombo has a population of 137,223, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.6% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 4.7× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
137,223
Rank in Sri Lanka
#6
Coordinates
7.21°N, 79.84°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
30 km
19 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 |
| Pita Kotte | 118,179 | #7 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 | #8 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
| Battaramulla South | 75,633 | #19 |
Cities near Negombo
FAQ
What is the population of Negombo?
Negombo has a population of 137,223 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Negombo in?
Negombo is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Negombo the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 30 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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