Businesses in Colombo
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 25.1%
Professional Services: 13.5%
Hotels & Travel: 8.6%
Restaurants: 8.2%
Industry: 6.3%
Education: 5.3%
Other: 32.9%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 829 | 4.2 | 2.6 | |
| Car repair | 258 | 4.0 | 0.8 | |
| Beauty & Spas | 355 | 4.1 | 1.1 | |
| Beauty salons | 173 | 4.1 | 0.5 | |
| Community & Government | 831 | 47.5 years | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Public administration | 436 | 4.0 | 1.4 | |
| Education | 1,420 | 37.3 years | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 329 | 4.4 | 1.0 | |
| Secondary education | 250 | 4.3 | 0.8 | |
| Entertainment | 343 | 4.3 | 1.1 | |
| Financial Services | 1,466 | 14.8 years | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Atm's | 173 | 4.0 | 0.5 | |
| Banks | 418 | 4.0 | 1.3 | |
| Loan companies | 509 | 4.0 | 1.6 | |
| Food | 1,037 | 38.7 years | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Bakeries | 197 | 4.1 | 0.6 | |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 253 | 3.9 | 0.8 | |
| Home Services | 788 | 16.5 years | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Real estate | 268 | 4.3 | 0.8 | |
| Hotels & Travel | 1,717 | 21.1 years | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Hotels and motels | 272 | 4.3 | 0.9 | |
| Other accommodation | 471 | 4.2 | 1.5 | |
| Travel agencies | 413 | 4.1 | 1.3 | |
| Industry | 1,474 | 41.1 years | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Construction of buildings | 298 | 4.2 | 0.9 | |
| Local Services | 372 | 4.1 | 1.2 | |
| Medical | 770 | 4.0 | 2.4 | |
| Health and medical | 347 | 4.0 | 1.1 | |
| Hospitals | 259 | 3.9 | 0.8 | |
| Professional Services | 1,279 | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
| Advertising and marketing | 166 | 4.4 | 0.5 | |
| Corporate management | 340 | 4.3 | 1.1 | |
| Religion | 863 | 4.5 | 2.7 | |
| Restaurants | 1,957 | 25.7 years | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Cafes | 252 | 4.2 | 0.8 | |
| Shopping | 7,491 | 28.4 years | 4.1 | 23.7 |
| Clothing stores | 346 | 4.1 | 1.1 | |
| Department stores | 310 | 4.2 | 1.0 | |
| Electronics stores | 765 | 4.2 | 2.4 | |
| Hardware stores | 235 | 4.0 | 0.7 | |
| Household appliances and goods | 188 | 4.0 | 0.6 | |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 896 | 4.2 | 2.8 | |
| Sports & Activities | 433 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| Area of Colombo, Western Province | 37.3 km² |
| Population | 316,315 |
| Male Population | 159,492 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 156,823 (49.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -18.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -18.1% |
| Median Age | 29.3 |
| Male Median Age | 28.8 |
| Female Median Age | 29.8 |
| Area Codes | 11 |
| Neighborhoods | Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo 02, Colombo 03, Colombo 04, Colombo 05, Colombo 06, Colombo 08, Colombo 10, Colombo 11, Colombo 12 |
| Local Time | Thursday 10:33 AM |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Weather | 31.0°C clear sky |
| Lat & Lng | 6.93194° / 79.84778° |
| Postal Codes | 00000, 00100, 00200, 00700, 00900, More |
Colombo, Western Province - Map
Colombo, Western Province Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 387,111 | 424,864 | 386,023 | 316,315 |
| Population Density | 10,375 / km² | 11,387 / km² | 10,346 / km² | 8,478 / km² |
Colombo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo, Western Province | -18.3% | -25.5% | -18.1% |
| Kŏḷamba District | +51.9% | +12.9% | +6.4% |
| Sri Lanka | +50.8% | +19.8% | +10.4% |
Colombo, Western Province Median Age
Median Age: 29.3 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo, Western Province | 29.3 years | 29.8 years | 28.8 years |
| Kŏḷamba District | 32.2 years | 33 years | 31.4 years |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 years | 31.1 years | 29.8 years |
Colombo, Western Province Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 13,577 | 13,569 | 27,146 |
| 5-9 | 14,083 | 14,034 | 28,117 |
| 10-14 | 13,900 | 13,498 | 27,398 |
| 15-19 | 14,387 | 13,166 | 27,553 |
| 20-24 | 14,072 | 12,940 | 27,013 |
| 25-29 | 12,918 | 11,555 | 24,473 |
| 30-34 | 13,297 | 11,915 | 25,212 |
| 35-39 | 10,999 | 10,348 | 21,347 |
| 40-44 | 11,235 | 10,642 | 21,877 |
| 45-49 | 10,405 | 10,267 | 20,672 |
| 50-54 | 9,559 | 9,798 | 19,357 |
| 55-59 | 7,609 | 8,113 | 15,723 |
| 60-64 | 6,091 | 6,956 | 13,048 |
| 65-69 | 3,941 | 5,010 | 8,951 |
| 70-74 | 2,128 | 3,085 | 5,214 |
| 75-79 | 1,293 | 1,926 | 3,220 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colombo, Western Province Population Density
Population Density: 8,478 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo, Western Province | 316,315 | 37.3 km² | 8,478 / km² |
| Kŏḷamba District | 2.3 million | 683.3 km² | 3,368 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309.2 / km² |
Colombo, Western Province Historical Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2015Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Colombo Colombo 03: 10%
Colombo 06: 8%
Colombo 05: 8%
Colombo 10: 7.7%
Cinnamon Gardens: 7.1%
Colombo 04: 6%
Colombo 08: 5.3%
Other: 47.8%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Colombo Area Code 11: 73.2%
Area Code 77: 18.5%
Other: 8.3%
Business distribution by price for Colombo, Western Province
Inexpensive: 49.6%
Moderate: 41%
Expensive: 9%
Very Expensive: 0.5%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Colombo, Western Province CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo, Western Province | 410,510 t | 1.3 t | 11,002 t/km² |
| Kŏḷamba District | 3,251,747 t | 1.41 t | 4,759 t/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,851 t | 1.02 t | 316.4 t/km² |
Colombo, Western Province CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 410,510 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.3 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,002 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Flood | High (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
Colombo, Western Province
Colombo (Sinhala: කොළඹ, pronounced [ˈkəlɐmbɞ]; Tamil: கொழும்பு) is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo has a population of 5.6 million metropolitan area, and 752,993 in the City proper.. Colombo Wikipedia Page
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Colombo Postal Code 00700: 17%
Postal Code 00500: 15.8%
Postal Code 01000: 11.6%
Postal Code 00300: 11%
Postal Code 00400: 6.5%
Postal Code 00600: 5.4%
Postal Code 00200: 5.1%
Other: 27.5%
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