Caves in Sri Lanka map & data
There are 16 caves mapped in Sri Lanka, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Uva Province (6), Central Province (5) and North Central Province (2) - Uva Province alone holds 38% of them. 75% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Chithithavisuddi Cave, Ataseta Cave and Dolukanda Cave 2.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uva Province | 6 | 38% |
| Central Province | 5 | 31% |
| North Central Province | 2 | 13% |
| Eastern Province | 1 | 6.3% |
| North Western Province | 1 | 6.3% |
| Southern Province | 1 | 6.3% |
Notable caves in Sri Lanka
- Chithithavisuddi CaveCentral Province · cave entrance
- Ataseta CaveNorth Central Province · cave entrance
- Dolukanda Cave 2North Western Province · cave entrance
- WawulpalmaSouthern Province · cave entrance
- Henewala CaveUva Province · cave entrance
- Gal GoaCentral Province · cave entrance
- Kahatapitiya CaveUva Province · cave entrance
- Gira Hote CaveCentral Province · cave entrance
- Mulagama CaveUva Province · cave entrance
- thoranaCentral Province · cave entrance
- Pattiyathalawa CaveUva Province · cave entrance
- Rawana Ella CaveUva Province · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Sri Lanka?
This layer holds 16 caves in Sri Lanka, the most of them in Uva Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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