Valvedditturai Population 2026
Valvedditturai has a population of 78,205, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.3% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,205
Rank in Sri Lanka
#17
Coordinates
9.82°N, 80.17°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
322 km
200 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffna | 169,102 | #4 |
| Point Pedro | 89,810 | #13 |
| Vavuniya | 60,176 | #24 |
| Mannar | 35,817 | #38 |
| Mullaittivu | 28,973 | #46 |
Cities near Valvedditturai
- Point Pedro89,810 people · ~7 km away
- Jaffna169,102 people · ~24 km away
- Mullaittivu28,973 people · ~94 km away
- Mannar35,817 people · ~97 km away
- Vavuniya60,176 people · ~124 km away
- Anuradhapura60,943 people · ~169 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Valvedditturai?
Valvedditturai has a population of 78,205 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Valvedditturai in?
Valvedditturai is located in Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Valvedditturai the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 322 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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