Trincomalee Population 2026
Trincomalee has a population of 108,420, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.5% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
108,420
Rank in Sri Lanka
#10
Coordinates
8.58°N, 81.23°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
238 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Kalmunai | 100,171 | #11 |
| Batticaloa | 86,742 | #14 |
| Pottuvil | 45,727 | #30 |
| Ampara | 43,720 | #33 |
| Eravur Town | 22,982 | #53 |
| Vakarai | 21,000 | #56 |
Cities near Trincomalee
- Vakarai21,000 people · ~54 km away
- Vavuniya60,176 people · ~83 km away
- Mullaittivu28,973 people · ~89 km away
- Anuradhapura60,943 people · ~94 km away
- Eravur Town22,982 people · ~98 km away
- Dambulla66,716 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Trincomalee?
Trincomalee has a population of 108,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Trincomalee in?
Trincomalee is located in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Trincomalee the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 238 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.
← All biggest cities in Sri Lanka · Sri Lanka population by year