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Kotte
City in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kotte, officially Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, is the administrative capital of Sri Lanka and part of the greater Colombo metropolitan region. The city blends government institutions, historic sites, and tranquil lakes, offering both urban convenience and greenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
District
Colombo
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.89°, 79.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$706
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
65
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
37 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
1
Parks
17
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
DWO
Distance
2 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 74 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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