Colombo
Colombo is a capital city in Sri Lanka with a population of about 648,034.
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Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka by population, serving as the country's executive and judicial capital. It is also the de facto commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District.
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About Colombo
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Explore | 36 |
| Population | 648,034 |
| Local currency | LKR |
| Coordinates | 6.9355, 79.8487 |
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Large city |
| Population (Sri Lanka) | #1 most populated in Sri Lanka |
| Where on Earth | 6°56′8″N · 79°50′55″E |
| Hemisphere | N · E |
| Distance to the equator | 772 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 9,247 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Zamboanga (Philippines) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -6.94, -100.15 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Singapore | 2,729 km |
| Dubai | 3,308 km |
| Beijing | 5,164 km |
| Cairo | 5,677 km |
| Moscow | 6,572 km |
| Tokyo | 6,847 km |