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Libraries in Sri Lanka map & data

There are 268 libraries mapped in Sri Lanka, spread over 9 regions. The most are in Eastern Province (75), Western Province (54) and Northern Province (37). 79% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Jaffna Public Library, Colombo Public Library and Health-Care Sciences Library.

268locations
9regions
9 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
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Libraries by region

RegionLocationsShare
Eastern Province7528%
Western Province5420%
Northern Province3714%
Central Province3011%
Southern Province238.6%
North Western Province197.1%
Sabaragamuwa Province166.0%
Uva Province93.4%
North Central Province51.9%

Notable libraries in Sri Lanka

  1. Jaffna Public LibraryNorthern Province · library
  2. Colombo Public LibraryColombo · Western Province · library
  3. Health-Care Sciences LibraryEastern Province · library
  4. K. A. S Sathiamanai Library (name:en)Chulipuram · Northern Province · library
  5. National Library and Documentation Services BoardColombo 07 · Western Province · library
  6. South Eastern University LibraryEastern Province · library
  7. AS Nadaraja Memorial LibraryNorthern Province · library
  8. Lakmahal Community LibraryWestern Province · library
  9. Alayadivembu public libraryEastern Province · library
  10. Alliance Francais - French Laguage Training CentreNorthern Province · library
  11. THAMIL SANGAMWestern Province · library
  12. Ameer Ali Public LibraryEastern Province · library
  13. Ariyalai Arunothaya Community CenterNorthern Province · library
  14. Amirthakali LibraryEastern Province · library
  15. Ariyalai Community CentreNorthern Province · library
  16. British CouncilNorthern Province · library
  17. Ground floor -Library, 1st floor-LaboratoryNorthern Province · library
  18. Inuvil Public LibraryNorthern Province · library
  19. Kachcheri East LiberaryNorthern Province · library
  20. Kalaimagal LibraryNorthern Province · library
  21. Kalaimahal community CenterNorthern Province · library
  22. Karunaiyampathy Comunity CentreNorthern Province · library
  23. KillinochchiNorthern Province · library
  24. LiberaryNorthern Province · library
  25. Library - omanthaiNorthern Province · library
  26. ManikkaIdaikkadar Community CenterNorthern Province · library
  27. Public LiberaryNorthern Province · library
  28. Public LibraryNorthern Province · library
  29. Sinthupuram Gandigi LibraryNorthern Province · library
  30. Sri Atputha Narthana Vinayakar Community Centre and Kumarns Sports ClubNorthern Province · library
  31. St.Don Bosco LibraryNorthern Province · library
  32. Ulukkulam LiberaryNorthern Province · library
  33. Umamakeswaran Memorial Public LiberaryNorthern Province · library
  34. Urban Council LibraryNorthern Province · library
  35. Vannarpannai Public LibraryNorthern Province · library
  36. VaranyNorthern Province · library
  37. Vavuniya Public LibraryNorthern Province · library
  38. Vavunya South Pradesiya Saba LibraryNorthern Province · library
  39. Velanai Pradesiya Saba's Public liberaryNorthern Province · library
  40. kalaivaany libraryNorthern Province · library

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Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

How many libraries are there in Sri Lanka?

This layer holds 268 libraries in Sri Lanka, the most of them in Eastern Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

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What information comes with each library?

The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).

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