Vakarai Population 2026
Vakarai has a population of 21,000, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,000
Rank in Sri Lanka
#56
Coordinates
8.13°N, 81.43°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
220 km
137 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 |
| Pottuvil | 45,727 | #30 |
| Ampara | 43,720 | #33 |
| Eravur Town | 22,982 | #53 |
Cities near Vakarai
- Eravur Town22,982 people · ~44 km away
- Trincomalee108,420 people · ~54 km away
- Batticaloa86,742 people · ~55 km away
- Dambulla66,716 people · ~91 km away
- Kalmunai100,171 people · ~92 km away
- Ampara43,720 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vakarai?
Vakarai has a population of 21,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Vakarai in?
Vakarai is located in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Vakarai the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 220 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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