Colombo
Sri Lanka • South Asia
Primary City: Colombo
Primary State/Province: Western (Basnahira)
Primary Language: Sinhala
Population: 6.2M
GDP: $33B • GDP per capita: $5,306
GAWC Class: 9
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
75.9%
National Capital
Capital city of Sri Lanka
Largest City
Largest metro area in Sri Lanka
Key Statistics
Major Teams
2
Total Teams
1
Commuter Rail
201
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 2 | #T-148 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 1 | #T-812 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 1 | #T-102 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 0 | — |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $0 | — |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Universities ↗ | 0 | — |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 0 | — |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 0 | — |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 3 | #T-49 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 201 | #22 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 16 | #T-83 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues2 venues
Test Cricket
R. Premadasa Stadium
Colombo
Test Cricket
Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground
Colombo
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams1 team
T20 Cricket • Lanka Premier League
Colombo Kaps
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals1 event
2012 T20 World Cup Final
Cricket Final
2012 • Colombo
Cultural Assets
Museums & Landmarks
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Tower | Colombo | 351.5 | 2019 |
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Bandaranaike International Airport
Colombo • 3 - International
Ratmalana Airport
Colombo • 4 - Regional
Port1 entry
Colombo
Colombo • Container
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Colombo Fort Station
Colombo • Intercity Rail Hub
Suburban Rail (201 stations)1 entry
Sri Lanka Railways
Colombo • 201 stations
Stock Exchange1 entry
Colombo Tea Auction
Colombo • Commodity Auction