Current Date And Time In Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Saturday, 15 August 2026
19:41:34 SLST
State: Western Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 219,827
District: Colombo District
Find cities, states and countries closest to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in Western 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia from our regional database:
| State / Region | Western Province |
| District | Colombo District |
| Total Population | 219,827 |
| Land Area | 21.09 km² |
| Population Density | 10,423.28 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 6.8402° N |
| Center Longitude | 79.8712° E |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population Rank in Western Province | #2 of 29 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Battaramulla South | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Beruwala | 26 | 42 | 23 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colombo | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Gampaha | 19 | 31 | 17 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Hanwella Ihala | 15 | 25 | 13 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Hendala | 10 | 17 | 9 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Homagama | 9 | 14 | 8 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Horana South | 16 | 25 | 14 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Horawala Junction | 30 | 49 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ja Ela | 16 | 26 | 14 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kalutara | 19 | 30 | 16 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kandana | 14 | 23 | 13 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Katunayaka | 23 | 37 | 20 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kelaniya | 9 | 14 | 8 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Kolonnawa | 6 | 10 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Western Province (home state of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia), 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 | 55 | 88 | 47 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Province | 115 | 185 | 100 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Kerala | 322 | 518 | 280 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| North Central Province | 99 | 160 | 86 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| North Western Province | 60 | 97 | 52 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Northern Province | 138 | 223 | 120 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Puducherry | 348 | 561 | 303 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Sabaragamuwa Province | 27 | 43 | 23 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Southern Province | 59 | 95 | 51 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Tamil Nadu | 306 | 493 | 266 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Sri Lanka, with aerial distance and compass direction from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia'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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (You) | Western Province | 219,827 | — | — |
| Maharagama | Western Province | 195,355 | 6.2 | E |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | Western Province | 115,826 | 6.2 | NE |
| Pita Kotte | Western Province | 118,179 | 6.5 | NNE |
| Moratuwa | Western Province | 168,280 | 7.6 | S |
| Battaramulla South | Western Province | 75,633 | 8.1 | NE |
| Kolonnawa | Western Province | 64,887 | 10.4 | N |
| Kotikawatta | Western Province | 64,565 | 10.5 | NNE |
| Colombo | Western Province | 648,034 | 10.9 | NNW |
| Mulleriyawa | Western Province | 33,540 | 12.2 | NNE |
| Kelaniya | Western Province | 28,846 | 14.0 | NNE |
How does Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia rank within Western 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Colombo | 648,034 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia ⭐ | 219,827 |
| Maharagama | 195,355 |
| Moratuwa | 168,280 |
| Negombo | 137,223 |
| Pita Kotte | 118,179 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 |
| Battaramulla South | 75,633 |
| Kolonnawa | 64,887 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 37.32 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia ⭐ | 21.09 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 17.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Colombo | 17,364.26 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia ⭐ | 10,423.28 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 6,813.29 |
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport IATA: RML 3 km (2 mi) from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia |
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia sits inside Western Province, Sri Lanka and ranks #2 of 29 cities in Western 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and the countries closest to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Western Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia — 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 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 Western 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. 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 Western Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia ranks #2 of 29 cities in Western 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 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.