Colombo location and orientation gives an overview of the geographical location of the city. Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka situated on Sri Lanka's west coast. Colombo in Sri Lanka is a very populous city. The area of Colombo is approximately 37.31 square km. The coastal city of Colombo experiences a tropical type of climate.
Colombo Sri Lanka has a population of about 642, 200. The population of Colombo comprise various ethnic groups like the Tamils, Sinhalese and Moors. Indian and European communities also reside in the city. Colombo functions as the administrative capital city of Sri Lanka. The geographical location of Colombo city is 6º 55' N latitude and 79º 52' E longitude.
The climate of Colombo city is of tropical variety. Monsoon season in Colombo extends from October to January and
also from May to August. In summer, average temperature is about 31 degree Celsius. The
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average temperature remains about 22 degree Celsius in the winter season. This type of climatic condition makes Colombo one of the ideal destinations to spend a holiday.
The strategic position of Colombo contributed to its becoming one of the important sea ports of Sri Lanka. The city came under Dutch, Portuguese and British rules before it gained its independence in 1948. Formerly, Colombo was also known as Kalantotta. There are 6 administrative divisions of Colombo.
The northern parts and southern parts of the city of Colombo are hilly. To the south east and eastern parts of the city, marshy lands are located. The north eastern and northern boundaries of Colombo are demarcated by river Kelani. There are many canals that flow through the city. Beira Lake is an important water body of the city.
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