Pita Kotte Population 2026
Pita Kotte has a population of 118,179, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.5% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 5.5× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,179
Rank in Sri Lanka
#7
Coordinates
6.89°N, 79.90°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
8 km
5 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 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 | #8 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
| Battaramulla South | 75,633 | #19 |
Cities near Pita Kotte
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte115,826 people · ~1 km away
- Battaramulla South75,633 people · ~2 km away
- Kotikawatta64,565 people · ~4 km away
- Kolonnawa64,887 people · ~5 km away
- Maharagama195,355 people · ~5 km away
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia219,827 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pita Kotte?
Pita Kotte has a population of 118,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Pita Kotte in?
Pita Kotte is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Pita Kotte the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 8 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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