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Kolonnawa
City in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kolonnawa is an urban suburb located just east of central Colombo, known for its lively streets, friendly communities, and connections to the city's markets and rivers. With a mix of residential zones and busy local markets, it is a convenient base for travelers looking to explore Colombo and its outskirts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
District
Colombo
Population
64,887
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.93°, 79.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$481
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$175
Cashless
40
English
60
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
18.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1998 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DWO
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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