Panadura Population 2026
Panadura has a population of 33,735, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,735
Rank in Sri Lanka
#41
Coordinates
6.71°N, 79.90°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
25 km
16 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 |
| Negombo | 137,223 | #6 |
| Pita Kotte | 118,179 | #7 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 | #8 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
Cities near Panadura
- Moratuwa168,280 people · ~7 km away
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia219,827 people · ~15 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~15 km away
- Kalutara37,081 people · ~16 km away
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte115,826 people · ~19 km away
- Pita Kotte118,179 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Panadura?
Panadura has a population of 33,735 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Panadura in?
Panadura is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Panadura the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 25 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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