Islands in Sri Lanka map & data
There are 37 islands mapped in Sri Lanka, spread over 7 regions. The most are in Northern Province (17), Southern Province (7) and Eastern Province (5) - Northern Province alone holds 46% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Nedunthivu, Buffalo Island and Taprobane.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Province | 17 | 46% |
| Southern Province | 7 | 19% |
| Eastern Province | 5 | 14% |
| Western Province | 5 | 14% |
| Central Province | 1 | 2.7% |
| North Central Province | 1 | 2.7% |
| North Western Province | 1 | 2.7% |
Notable islands in Sri Lanka
- NedunthivuNorthern Province · pop. 15000
- Buffalo IslandEastern Province
- TaprobaneSouthern Province
- Diatilaka Mandapa IslandCentral Province
- Kalinga NuwaraNorth Central Province
- BaththalangunduwaNorth Western Province
- BarberynWestern Province
- AnalativuNorthern Province · pop. 12000
- KakatheevuEastern Province
- Kuda Ravana KotuwaSouthern Province
- Gallery IslandWestern Province
- KachchatheevuNorthern Province
- Large Pigeon IslandEastern Province
- Crow IslandSouthern Province
- Kaduruduwa IslandWestern Province
- KakkativuNorthern Province
- ManthivuEastern Province
- GaradnuwaSouthern Province
- KalugangaWestern Province
- DelftNorthern Province
- Parrot RockEastern Province
- Madol DuwaSouthern Province
- forestWestern Province
- ErumaitivuNorthern Province
- Pigeon IslandSouthern Province
- Hammenhiel Dutch FortNorthern Province
- Iranaitivu (North)Northern Province
- Iranaitivu (South)Northern Province
- KanantivuNorthern Province
- KarativuNorthern Province
- NaduturittiNorthern Province
- PalativuNorthern Province
- ParuthtivuNorthern Province
- PuliyanthivuNorthern Province
- SirutivuNorthern Province
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Sri Lanka?
This layer holds 37 islands in Sri Lanka, the most of them in Northern Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Sri Lanka?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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