Categories in Galle
Auto Electrical ServiceAuto Machine ShopAuto paintingAuto Parts StoreAuto Tune Up ServiceBody repairCar Accessories StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashElectric Motor Repair ShopGas stationGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersRadiator Repair ServiceTire ShopVehicle InspectionWheel Alignment ServiceAgricultural ProductionAluminum SupplierAluminum WindowBeauty Product SupplierBookbinderBottled Water SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierClothes and Fabric WholesalerClothing SupplierClothing WholesalerCommercial PrinterComputer hardware manufacturerComputer WholesalerConcrete Product SupplierConstruction Equipment SupplierConstruction Material WholesalerCupcake ShopCurtain Supplier and MakerDigital PrinterDigital Printing ServiceDressmakerEgg SupplierElectrical Equipment SupplierElectronic Parts SupplierFabric Wholesaler
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Galle
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 661 | — |
| Restaurants | 549 | — |
| Other accommodation | 476 | 40 years |
| Hotels and motels | 462 | — |
| Education | 385 | — |
| Electronics stores | 329 | — |
| Clothing stores | 290 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 288 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 230 | — |
| Beauty salons | 205 | — |
| Hardware store | 191 | — |
| Car repair | 185 | — |
| Religion | 179 | — |
| Buses and trains | 173 | — |
Galle Facts
| Area | 19.0 km² |
| Population | 98,212 |
| Male Population | 47,171 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 51,041 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +31.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.3% |
| Median Age | 30 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 31) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,119 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 91 |
| Neighborhoods | Fort, Karapitiya, Walawwatta, Kaluwella, Labuduwa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.03670, 80.21700 |
| Postal Codes | 80000, 80042, 80044, 80046, 80048, More |
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Galle Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,824 | 100,242 | 103,662 | 102,140 | 98,212 | 99,571 | 104,688 |
| Population Density | 3,938.1 / km² | 5,275.9 / km² | 5,455.9 / km² | 5,375.8 / km² | 5,169.1 / km² | 5,240.6 / km² | 5,509.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGalle Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galle | +31.3% | -2% | -5.3% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galle Median Age
Median Age: 30 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galle | 30 yrs | 31 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Galle Population Density
Population Density: 5,169 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galle | 98,212 | 19 km² | 5,169 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galle Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Galle
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Galle
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Galle
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Galle
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Galle Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,214 | $3,907 | $4,681 | $4,854 | $9,289 | $9,825 | $11,772 | $11,119 |
| Total GDP | $161.4M | $210.7M | $263.5M | $288.8M | $583.5M | $637.8M | $774.8M | $733.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Galle CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galle | 107,711 tn | 1.1 tn | 5,669 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Galle CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 107,711 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,669 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Galle
Galle (Sinhalese: ගාල්ල;Tamil: காலி) is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District. Galle is the ..
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