Prisons in Sri Lanka map & data
There are 19 prisons mapped in Sri Lanka, spread over 7 regions. The most are in Western Province (5), Central Province (4) and Southern Province (3). 89% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Welikada Prison, Jaffna Prison and Batticaloa Prison.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Western Province | 5 | 26% |
| Central Province | 4 | 21% |
| Southern Province | 3 | 16% |
| Uva Province | 3 | 16% |
| Eastern Province | 2 | 11% |
| Northern Province | 1 | 5.3% |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | 1 | 5.3% |
Notable prisons in Sri Lanka
- Welikada PrisonWestern Province · prison
- Jaffna PrisonNorthern Province · prison
- Batticaloa PrisonEastern Province · prison
- GroundCentral Province · prison
- Remand Prison KegalleSabaragamuwa Province · prison
- Matara prisonMatara · Southern Province · prison
- Badulla PrisonUva Province · prison
- Mahara Prison ComplexWestern Province · prison
- Prison QuartersEastern Province · prison
- Prison - PallekeleCentral Province · prison
- Prison - GalleSouthern Province · prison
- Prison Complex MonaragalaUva Province · prison
- Negombo PrisonWestern Province · prison
- moragollawelimada · Uva Province · prison
- Walikada PrisionWestern Province · prison
- Watareka Open Prison CampWestern Province · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison 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). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Sri Lanka?
This layer holds 19 prisons in Sri Lanka, the most of them in Western Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
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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