Nuwara Eliya Population 2026
Nuwara Eliya has a population of 27,500, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Central Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,500
Rank in Sri Lanka
#50
Coordinates
6.97°N, 80.78°E
~1,868 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Province
Cities near Nuwara Eliya
FAQ
What is the population of Nuwara Eliya?
Nuwara Eliya has a population of 27,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Nuwara Eliya in?
Nuwara Eliya is located in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Nuwara Eliya the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 103 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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