Kurunegala, North Western Province

Sri Lanka

Regional capital7.4839° N, 80.3683° E

Kurunegala is a regional capital in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. The recorded population is 28,571.

Population28,571

ProvinceNorth Western Province

Coordinates7.4839° N, 80.3683° E

CountrySri Lanka

Rank in Sri Lanka#44 of 17,855

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About Kurunegala

At coordinates 7.48° N, 80.37° E, Kurunegala lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to North Western Province in Sri Lanka.

Kurunegala has 28,571 inhabitants, making it the #44 most populated locality in Sri Lanka out of 17,855 registered.

Cities in North Western Province

The North Western Province region of Sri Lanka is home to Kurunegala and other cities such as Puttalam, Chilaw, Kuliyapitiya. Kurunegala has 28,571 inhabitants.

Puttalam45,661 Chilaw24,712 Kuliyapitiya6,877 Alutgama Alutgama Amunakole Galwewa Alutgama Pambegama Badalgama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kurunegala?

Kurunegala has a population of 28,571. It ranks #44 in Sri Lanka by population.

What province or state is Kurunegala in?

Kurunegala is located in North Western Province, Sri Lanka.

Where is Kurunegala located?

Kurunegala is located at coordinates 7.48° N, 80.37° E in North Western Province, Sri Lanka.

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