Current Date And Time In Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Sunday, 16 August 2026
04:03:38 SLST
State: North Central Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 60,943
Find cities, states and countries closest to Anuradhapura in North Central Province, Sri Lanka with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Anuradhapura.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Anuradhapura from our regional database:
| State / Region | North Central Province |
| Total Population | 60,943 |
| Land Area | 7,179.00 km² |
| Population Density | 8.49 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 8.3122° N |
| Center Longitude | 80.4131° E |
| Elevation | 100 m (328 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population Rank in North Central Province | #1 of 3 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ampara | 112 | 180 | 97 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Badulla | 102 | 164 | 89 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Battaramulla South | 104 | 167 | 90 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Batticaloa | 97 | 156 | 84 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bogahakumbura | 94 | 152 | 82 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chilaw | 66 | 106 | 57 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Colombo | 103 | 165 | 89 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Dambulla | 35 | 57 | 31 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 108 | 174 | 94 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Devipattinam | 131 | 211 | 114 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ella Town | 108 | 174 | 94 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Eravur Town | 89 | 144 | 78 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Gampaha | 89 | 144 | 77 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gampola | 80 | 129 | 69 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Hanwella Ihala | 100 | 161 | 87 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to North Central Province (home state of Anuradhapura), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Central Province | 65 | 105 | 57 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Province | 61 | 99 | 53 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kerala | 304 | 489 | 264 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| North Western Province | 43 | 69 | 37 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Northern Province | 53 | 86 | 46 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Puducherry | 265 | 426 | 230 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Sabaragamuwa Province | 103 | 165 | 89 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Southern Province | 136 | 218 | 118 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Tamil Nadu | 243 | 391 | 211 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Uva Province | 106 | 170 | 92 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Sri Lanka, with aerial distance and compass direction from Anuradhapura's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bangladesh | 1,263 | 2,033 | 1,097 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,158 | 1,863 | 1,005 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 1,772 | 2,851 | 1,539 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| India | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Maldives | 611 | 984 | 531 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Myanmar | 1,401 | 2,254 | 1,216 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Anuradhapura. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Central Province, Sri Lanka.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anuradhapura (You) | North Central Province | 60,943 | — | — |
| Mihintale | North Central Province | 5,000 | 11.9 | ENE |
| Vavuniya | Northern Province | 60,176 | 49.7 | N |
| Sigiriya | Central Province | 1,001 | 54.8 | SE |
| Dambulla | Central Province | 66,716 | 56.7 | SSE |
| Puttalam | North Western Province | 45,661 | 71.3 | WSW |
| Polonnaruwa | North Central Province | 13,900 | 77.0 | ESE |
| Kurunegala | North Western Province | 28,571 | 92.2 | S |
| Trincomalee | Eastern Province | 108,420 | 94.5 | ENE |
| Mannar | Northern Province | 35,817 | 95.5 | NW |
| Matale | Central Province | 36,462 | 96.4 | SSE |
How does Anuradhapura rank within North Central Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Anuradhapura appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Anuradhapura ⭐ | 60,943 |
| Polonnaruwa | 13,900 |
| Mihintale | 5,000 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Anuradhapura ⭐ | 7,179.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Anuradhapura ⭐ | 8.49 |
China Bay Airport IATA: TRR 88 km (55 mi) from Anuradhapura |
Anuradhapura sits inside North Central Province, Sri Lanka and ranks #1 of 3 cities in North Central Province by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Anuradhapura and the countries closest to Anuradhapura by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Sri Lanka. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Anuradhapura, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Anuradhapura at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in North Central Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Anuradhapura — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Anuradhapura table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in North Central Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Anuradhapura and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Anuradhapura map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Anuradhapura will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Anuradhapura to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Anuradhapura. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and North Central Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Anuradhapura ranks #1 of 3 cities in North Central Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Anuradhapura is China Bay Airport (TRR), about 88 km (55 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.