What Are People From Colombo Called?

Name: Colombo
Address: South Asia, Sri Lanka

South Asia, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

People from Colombo are called:

People from Colombo are called Colomban.

Demonym:

Colomban

Pronunciation:

/kəˈlʌmboʊ/

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About Colombo

Commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka.
Legislative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, a suburb.
Major port city with colonial-era buildings and modern skyline.
Known for Galle Face Green, temples, and vibrant markets.
Economic and cultural heart of the island nation.

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,600,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: Sri Lanka
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Sinhalese 'Kolamba', possibly meaning 'port' or 'ferry'. Commercial capital of Sri Lanka.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Malé

750 km southwest

People are called:

Maldivian

Bangalore

560 km north

People are called:

Bangalorean

Mumbai

1,200 km northwest

People are called:

Mumbaikar

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,600,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: Sri Lanka
Region:: South Asia

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