Weligama Population 2026
Weligama has a population of 22,179, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,179
Rank in Sri Lanka
#55
Coordinates
5.98°N, 80.43°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
125 km
78 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Galle | 93,118 | #12 |
| Ambalantota | 80,506 | #16 |
| Matara | 76,254 | #18 |
| Beliatta | 58,675 | #25 |
| Ambalangoda | 56,783 | #27 |
| Devinuwara | 45,000 | #32 |
| Bentota | 37,000 | #36 |
| Hambantota | 19,999 | #58 |
Cities near Weligama
- Matara76,254 people · ~12 km away
- Devinuwara45,000 people · ~18 km away
- Galle93,118 people · ~26 km away
- Beliatta58,675 people · ~35 km away
- Ambalangoda56,783 people · ~51 km away
- Ambalantota80,506 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Weligama?
Weligama has a population of 22,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Weligama in?
Weligama is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Weligama the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 125 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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