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Mirissa city, Southern Province, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Flag

Current Date And Time In Mirissa city, Sri Lanka

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:33:28 SLST
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 4,695
District: Matara District

📍 Cities Near To Mirissa city


Find cities, states and countries closest to Mirissa city in Southern 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 Mirissa city.

📍 Mirissa city Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Mirissa city from our regional database:

State / RegionSouthern Province
DistrictMatara District
Total Population4,695
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.9466° N
Center Longitude80.4583° E
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
Population Rank in Southern Province#11 of 18
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Beliatta Beliatta20 32 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Devinuwara Devinuwara9 15 8
East (E)
National Flag Of Galle Galle18 30 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Hikkaduwa Hikkaduwa28 45 24
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Koggala Koggala9 15 8
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Matara Matara5 9 5
East (E)
National Flag Of Talpe Talpe13 21 11
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tangalle Tangalle24 38 21
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Unawatuna Unawatuna15 24 13
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Urawatawangoda Urawatawangoda27 44 24
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Weligama Weligama3 4 2
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Mirissa city


States and regions closest to Southern Province (home state of Mirissa city), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Central Province Central Province71 115 62
North (N)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province123 198 107
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kerala Kerala380 612 330
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Central Province North Central Province136 218 118
North (N)
National Flag Of North Western Province North Western Province108 174 94
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province184 296 160
North (N)
National Flag Of Puducherry Puducherry397 639 345
North (N)
National Flag Of Sabaragamuwa Province Sabaragamuwa Province37 59 32
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu362 582 314
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Uva Province Uva Province69 111 60
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Mirissa city


Countries bordering or closest to Sri Lanka, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mirissa city's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh1,263 2,033 1,097
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory1,158 1,863 1,005
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,772 2,851 1,539
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of India India887 1,428 770
North (N)
National Flag Of Maldives Maldives611 984 531
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,401 2,254 1,216
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Mirissa city. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Mirissa city (You)Southern Province4,695
WeligamaSouthern Province22,1794.5NW
MataraSouthern Province76,2548.5E
DevinuwaraSouthern Province45,00014.6E
KoggalaSouthern Province3,00015.1WNW
TalpeSouthern Province3,00020.7WNW
UnawatunaSouthern Province2,00024.5WNW
GalleSouthern Province93,11829.6WNW
BeliattaSouthern Province58,67532.4ENE
TangalleSouthern Province10,49738.5ENE
UrawatawangodaSouthern Province1,17344.1ENE

🏆 Southern Province City Rankings

How does Mirissa city rank within Southern 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 Mirissa city appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Galle93,118
Ambalantota80,506
Matara76,254
Beliatta58,675
Ambalangoda56,783
Devinuwara45,000
Bentota37,000
Weligama22,179
Hambantota19,999
Tangalle10,497

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Koggala Airport
IATA: KCT
16 km (10 mi) from Mirissa city
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Southern Province Cities
Mirissa city ranks #11 of 18 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Mirissa city? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Mirissa city Sits on the Map

Mirissa city sits inside Southern Province, Sri Lanka and ranks #11 of 18 cities in Southern 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Mirissa city to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Mirissa city outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Mirissa city and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Mirissa city against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Southern Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Mirissa city: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Mirissa city and the countries closest to Mirissa city 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Mirissa city, 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 Mirissa city at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Mirissa city

If you're stringing together stops in Southern Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Mirissa city — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Mirissa city MapView the Mirissa city map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Mirissa city Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Southern Province OverviewExplore the Southern Province state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Sri Lanka Country DataGet complete Sri Lanka data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Mirissa city

Which cities are closest to Mirissa city?

See the Cities Near To Mirissa city 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 Southern Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Mirissa city to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mirissa city 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 Mirissa city map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Mirissa city 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Mirissa city 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Mirissa city?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Mirissa city. 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 Southern Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Mirissa city compare in size to the cities near it?

Mirissa city ranks #11 of 18 cities in Southern Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Mirissa city?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mirissa city is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 16 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.