Colombo City Numbers: Overview of 5 areas in Colombo

Colombo City Numbers are a set of numerical codes that are used to identify specific areas within Colombo city. These codes range from 1 to 15 and are used by postal and administration purposes.These numbers are identified by a unique two digit code. Sometimes, Colombo City Number is further divided into smaller sub-areas. For example, Colombo 5 is divided into the Havelock Town, Kirulapone, Kirulapone North, Narahenpita.

Colombo city is divided into 15 divisions / areas in terms of administrative, transport and postal services. Therefore, Colombo cities are known by its numbers as Colombo city is divided into fifteen areas / inner suburbs. These Colombo City numbers are known as Colombo code numbers. Some divisions have only one inner suburb whilst some others have two or more inner suburbs. Example: Colombo 01 has only one inner suburb (Fort), and Colombo 06 has three inner suburbs, namely Wellawatte, Pamankada and Narahenpita.

Colombo City Numbers
Colombo City Numbers

The following table gives city numbers and inner suburbs of Colombo Municipal Council area.

Colombo Code / City No. Inner Suburb
Colombo 0 Port City (in construction progress)
Colombo 1 Colombo Fort
Colombo 2 Slave Island, Union Place
Colombo 3 Kollupitiya
Colombo 4 Bambalapitiya
Colombo 5 Havelock Town, Kirulapana
Colombo 6 Wellawatte, Pamankada, Narahenpita
Colombo 7 Cinnamon Gardens
Colombo 8 Borella
Colombo 9 Dematagoda
Colombo 10 Maradana, Panchikawatte
Colombo 11 Pettah
Colombo 12 Hultsdorf
Colombo 13 Kotahena, Bloemendhal
Colombo 14 Grandpass
Colombo 15 Mutwal, Modara, Mattakkuliya, Madampitiya

Overview of the fifteen areas in Colombo city

  • Colombo 1: Fort. This area includes several important government buildings, commercial establishments, and tourist attractions, such as the Colombo lighthouse and colonial architectures.
  • Colombo 2: Slave Island and Union Place. This area is home to apartments, commercial buildings, and notable landmarks, as well as the beautiful Gangaramaya Park & Seema Malakaya and Gangaramaya temple.
  • Colombo 3: Kollupitiya. This area is known for its upscale residential neighborhoods, shopping malls, luxury hotels and restaurants, as well as the beautiful Galle Face Beach.
  • Colombo 4: Bambalapitiya. This area has residential and commercial neighborhoods, with several schools, hospitals, and shopping centers.
  • Colombo 5: Havelock Town, Kirulapana, and Narahenpita. This area has several government buildings, universities, hospitals, and several residential neighborhoods.
  • Colombo 6: Wellawatte and Pamankada. This area has beautiful beaches, restaurants, and shopping centers as well as several high end residential neighborhoods.
  • Colombo 7: Cinnamon Gardens. This area has several embassies, government buildings, and upscale residential neighborhoods, as well as several historic landmarks, including the National Museum of Colombo.
  • Colombo 8: Borella. This area has residential and commercial neighborhoods, with several hospitals, schools, and government buildings.
  • Colombo 9: Dematagoda. This area is known for its railway station, bus terminals, and several government offices, as well as several residential neighborhoods.
  • Colombo 10: Maradana, Panchikawatte. This area is home to mix of commercial and residential neighborhoods.
  • Colombo 11: Pettah. This is the commercial heart of Colombo. It has several markets, shops, and businesses, as well as several historic landmarks, including the Red mosque and the Old Town Hall.
  • Colombo 12: Hulftsdorp. This area is a mix of residential and commercial neighborhoods, with several landmarks including the Supreme Court and Grand mosque.
  • Colombo 13: Kotahena, Bloemendhal. This area has residential and commercial neighborhoods, as well as several religious landmarks, including the St. Anthony's Church and the Ponnambalawaneswarar temple.
  • Colombo 14: Grandpass. This area is a mix of residential and commercial neighborhoods, with several lanfmarks such as Sugathadasa stadium and Kettarama community center.
  • Colombo 15: Modara/Mutwal, Mattakkuliya, Madampitiya. It has fishing industry installments and port-related activities, as well as several residential neighborhoods.

Colombo 0

So far, there are numbers from 1 to 15. However, it is being said that Colombo 0 will be set after the completion of Colombo Port City. Therefore, Colombo city numbers will be range from 0 to 15.

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