Pottuvil Population 2026
Pottuvil has a population of 45,727, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,727
Rank in Sri Lanka
#30
Coordinates
6.88°N, 81.83°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
218 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 108,420 | #10 |
| Kalmunai | 100,171 | #11 |
| Batticaloa | 86,742 | #14 |
| Ampara | 43,720 | #33 |
| Eravur Town | 22,982 | #53 |
| Vakarai | 21,000 | #56 |
Cities near Pottuvil
- Ampara43,720 people · ~49 km away
- Kalmunai100,171 people · ~59 km away
- Kataragama20,935 people · ~75 km away
- Badulla47,587 people · ~86 km away
- Batticaloa86,742 people · ~94 km away
- Eravur Town22,982 people · ~103 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pottuvil?
Pottuvil has a population of 45,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Pottuvil in?
Pottuvil is located in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Pottuvil the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 218 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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