Major Cities in Sri Lanka map & data
There are 8 major cities mapped in Sri Lanka, spread over 8 regions. The most are in Eastern Province (1), Central Province (1) and North Central Province (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Trincomalee, Kandy and Anuradhapura.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Province | 1 | 13% |
| Central Province | 1 | 13% |
| North Central Province | 1 | 13% |
| North Western Province | 1 | 13% |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | 1 | 13% |
| Southern Province | 1 | 13% |
| Uva Province | 1 | 13% |
| Western Province | 1 | 13% |
Notable major cities in Sri Lanka
- TrincomaleeEastern Province
- KandyCentral Province
- AnuradhapuraNorth Central Province
- PuttalanNorth Western Province
- RatnapuraSabaragamuwa Province
- GalleSouthern Province
- BadullaUva Province
- ColomboWestern Province
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Sri Lanka?
This layer holds 8 major cities in Sri Lanka, the most of them in Eastern Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Sri Lanka?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Sri Lanka layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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