Point Pedro Population 2026
Point Pedro has a population of 89,810, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.4% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,810
Rank in Sri Lanka
#13
Coordinates
9.82°N, 80.23°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
323 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffna | 169,102 | #4 |
| Valvedditturai | 78,205 | #17 |
| Vavuniya | 60,176 | #24 |
| Mannar | 35,817 | #38 |
| Mullaittivu | 28,973 | #46 |
Cities near Point Pedro
- Valvedditturai78,205 people · ~7 km away
- Jaffna169,102 people · ~30 km away
- Mullaittivu28,973 people · ~88 km away
- Mannar35,817 people · ~100 km away
- Vavuniya60,176 people · ~122 km away
- Anuradhapura60,943 people · ~168 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Point Pedro?
Point Pedro has a population of 89,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Point Pedro in?
Point Pedro is located in Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Point Pedro the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 323 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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