Puttalam, North Western Province

Sri Lanka

City8.0362° N, 79.8283° E

In North Western Province, Sri Lanka, Puttalam is a city. It is home to 45,661 people.

Population45,661

ProvinceNorth Western Province

Coordinates8.0362° N, 79.8283° E

CountrySri Lanka

Rank in Sri Lanka#28 of 17,855

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About Puttalam

Puttalam can be found at 8.04° N, 79.83° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the North Western Province division in Sri Lanka.

With a population of 45,661, Puttalam ranks #28 among the 17,855 cities and localities registered in Sri Lanka.

Cities in North Western Province

North Western Province is one of Sri Lanka's administrative regions. Puttalam is one of its main cities, along with Kurunegala, Chilaw, Kuliyapitiya. Puttalam has 45,661 inhabitants.

Kurunegala28,571 Chilaw24,712 Kuliyapitiya6,877 Alutgama Alutgama Amunakole Galwewa Alutgama Pambegama Badalgama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Puttalam?

Puttalam has a population of 45,661. It ranks #28 in Sri Lanka by population.

What province or state is Puttalam in?

Puttalam is located in North Western Province, Sri Lanka.

Where is Puttalam located?

Puttalam is located at coordinates 8.04° N, 79.83° E in North Western Province, Sri Lanka.

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