Lighthouses in Sri Lanka map & data
There are 27 lighthouses mapped in Sri Lanka, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Eastern Province (7), Southern Province (7) and Northern Province (6). 63% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Kankesanturai Lighthouse, Batticaloa Lighthouse and Devinuwara Light House.
Lighthouses by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Province | 7 | 26% |
| Southern Province | 7 | 26% |
| Northern Province | 6 | 22% |
| Western Province | 6 | 22% |
| North Western Province | 1 | 3.7% |
Notable lighthouses in Sri Lanka
- Kankesanturai LighthouseNorthern Province
- Batticaloa LighthouseEastern Province · lighthouse
- Devinuwara Light HouseSouthern Province
- Barberyn LighthouseWestern Province
- Talawila Light HouseNorth Western Province
- Point Pedro LighthouseNorthern Province
- Oluvil LighthouseEastern Province
- Great Basses Reef LighthouseSouthern Province
- Colombo LighthouseWestern Province
- Old LighthouseNorthern Province
- Round Island LighthouseEastern Province
- Little Basses Reef LighthouseSouthern Province
- Thalaimannar LighthouseNorthern Province
- Foul PointEastern Province
- Galle Fort LighthouseSouthern Province
- Kathiraveli Beach LighthouseEastern Province
- Sangamankanda Point Eastern Province
What's in this layer
Every lighthouse in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Lighthouses.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lighthouses are there in Sri Lanka?
This layer holds 27 lighthouses 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 lighthouse?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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