1. Colombo – 648,034
Sri Lanka’s largest city and commercial capital, located on the western coast and home to major ports and financial institutions.
2. Dehiwala‑Mount Lavinia – 219,827
Dense suburban coastal city just south of Colombo, known for beaches and residential zones.
3. Moratuwa – 185,031
Industrial city specializing in furniture and boat-building, southwest of Colombo.
4. Jaffna – 169,102
Historic northern city, cultural capital of Sri Lankan Tamils and regional trade center.
5. Negombo – 137,223
Fishing port town north of Colombo, gateway to the Bandaranaike International Airport.
6. Pita Kotte – 118,179
Legislative capital area adjacent to Colombo.
7. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte – 115,826
Official administrative capital and suburb within Greater Colombo.
8. Kandy – 111,701
Cultural and spiritual highland city, home to the Temple of the Tooth relic and UNESCO heritage site.
9. Trincomalee – 108,420
Major eastern port city with natural harbor and coastal tourism.
10. Kalmunai – 100,171
Eastern coastal city with diverse Muslim-majority population and fishing-based economy.
11. Galle – 93,118
Historic fortified city on the southern coast, renowned for colonial architecture and UNESCO-listed fort :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
12. Point Pedro – 89,810
Northernmost town in Sri Lanka, important regional fishing and trade hub.
13. Batticaloa – 86,742
Eastern coastal city with lagoon views and multiethnic heritage.
14. Katunayaka – 84,643
Small city near Colombo Airport, center for aviation and logistics.
15. Valvettithurai – 78,205
Jaffna District town with historical ties to trade and Tamil resistance leadership.
The above is subject to change.
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