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Southern Province, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Flag

Current Date And Time In Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Saturday, 20 June 2026
09:31:39 SLST
Capital: Galle
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 2,565,000
Area: 5,444.00 km²
State Code: 3

States Near To Southern Province


Find states and regions closest to Southern Province in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Sri Lanka and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Sri Lanka

📍 Southern Province 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 Southern Province from our regional database:

Capital CityGalle
Total Population2,565,000
Land Area5,444 km²
Population Density462.66 / km²
Center Latitude6.2374° N
Center Longitude80.5438° E
Average Elevation372 m (1,220 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sabaragamuwa Province Sabaragamuwa Province37 mi59 km32 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Western Province Western Province59 mi95 km51 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Uva Province Uva Province69 mi111 km60 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Central Province Central Province71 mi115 km62 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of North Western Province North Western Province108 mi174 km94 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province123 mi198 km107 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of North Central Province North Central Province136 mi218 km118 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province184 mi296 km160 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu362 mi582 km314 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kerala Kerala380 mi612 km330 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Southern Province


Explore countries nearest to Southern Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Southern Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

Quick Links: Sri Lanka Info | Countries Near Sri Lanka | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Maldives Maldives611 mi984 km531 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of India India887 mi1,428 km770 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory1,158 mi1,863 km1,005 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh1,263 mi2,033 km1,097 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,401 mi2,254 km1,216 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Southern Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Southern Province (You)Sri Lanka2,565,0005,444462.66
Sabaragamuwa ProvinceSri Lanka1,995,0004,902401.69
Western ProvinceSri Lanka5,991,0003,6841,615.17
Uva ProvinceSri Lanka1,309,0008,488237.76
Central ProvinceSri Lanka2,619,0005,674461.61
North Western ProvinceSri Lanka2,517,0007,888319.10
Eastern ProvinceSri Lanka1,609,0009,996160.98
North Central ProvinceSri Lanka1,324,00010,472126.43
Northern ProvinceSri Lanka1,092,0008,884122.93
Tamil NaduIndia72,147,030130,058258.64
KeralaIndia33,406,06138,863236.26

🏆 Sri Lanka State Rankings

How does Southern Province rank within Sri Lanka? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Southern Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Southern Province, Sri Lanka

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Southern Province is a state or region within Sri Lanka in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Southern Province is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Southern Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Southern Province to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Sri Lanka — see Sri Lanka state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Southern Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Southern Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Sri Lanka page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Southern Province using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Southern Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Southern Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Sri Lanka. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Southern Province MapView the Southern Province satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Southern ProvinceExplore all cities and towns in Southern Province for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Sri Lanka Country DataGet complete Sri Lanka data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Southern Province

How is the distance from Southern Province to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Southern Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Southern Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Southern Province to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Southern Province in Sri Lanka?

See the States Near To Southern Province table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Southern Province below the states table, or compare all Sri Lanka states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Sri Lanka?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Sri Lanka state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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