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Galle

Sri Lanka

Urban centre 1975–2100

Explore the population, density, built-up land and growth of Galle’s urban footprint, as defined by GHSL, from 1975 to 2100 (projected after 2025).

Figures for 2025

Population
333,099
Density
2,274 people/km²
10% of the boundary built; 21,914 people per built km²
Area
147 km²

GHS-WUP R2025A on the H3 grid. The interactive charts show the selected year once loaded.

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