List of cities in Sri Lanka facts for kids
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island country with many interesting places to visit! This article will tell you about some of its biggest settlements, which are places where many people live, like towns and cities. We'll look at places in Sri Lanka that have more than 50,000 people living in them.
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Exploring Sri Lanka's Big Cities
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka. It's in the Western Province and is a very busy place with lots of people. Over half a million people live in Colombo! It's a major hub for business and culture in the country.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
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This city is also in the Western Province, very close to Colombo. It's a popular place with a long coastline, making it a nice spot by the sea. Around 184,000 people call Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia home.
Moratuwa
Moratuwa is another large city in the Western Province. It has a population of over 168,000 people. It's known for its beautiful beaches and is a lively area.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
This city, often called Kotte, is the official capital of Sri Lanka! It's located in the Western Province. About 107,000 people live here. It's where the country's parliament is located.
Negombo
Negombo is a city in the Western Province, north of Colombo. It's famous for its large fishing industry and beautiful beaches. Over 142,000 people live in Negombo.
Kandy
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Kandy is a major city in the Central Province and is very important historically. It was once the capital of the last independent kingdom of Sri Lanka. Around 98,000 people live in Kandy, which is also known for its sacred sites and beautiful lake.
Kalmunai
Kalmunai is a city in the Eastern Province. It's a busy place with a population of nearly 100,000 people. It's an important center for trade and farming in the region.
Vavuniya
Vavuniya is a city in the Northern Province. It has a population of about 34,000 people. It serves as a gateway to the northern parts of Sri Lanka.
Galle
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Galle is a historic city located in the Southern Province. It's famous for its old Dutch Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. About 86,000 people live in Galle.
Trincomalee
Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast, in the Eastern Province. It has a natural harbor, which is one of the best in the world. Around 48,000 people live here.
Batticaloa
Batticaloa is another important city in the Eastern Province. It's known for its beautiful lagoon and is home to about 86,000 people.
Jaffna
Jaffna is a major city in the Northern Province. It's a very important cultural and historical center for the Tamil people in Sri Lanka. Over 80,000 people live in Jaffna.
Matale
Matale is a city in the Central Province. It's surrounded by mountains and is known for its spice gardens. About 38,000 people live in Matale.
Katunayake
Katunayake is in the Western Province. It's important because the main international airport of Sri Lanka is located here. Around 60,000 people live in Katunayake.
Dambulla
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Dambulla is a city in the Central Province. It's famous for its ancient cave temple complex, which is a popular tourist attraction. About 23,000 people live in Dambulla.
Kolonnawa
Kolonnawa is another city located in the Western Province, close to Colombo. It's a busy residential and commercial area with about 60,000 residents.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is a very old and historic city in the North Central Province. It was once the capital of ancient Sri Lanka and has many ancient ruins and temples. Around 50,000 people live in Anuradhapura.
Ratnapura
Ratnapura is a city in the Sabaragamuwa Province. Its name means "City of Gems" because it's famous for its gem mining industry. About 47,000 people live in Ratnapura.
