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Maharagama
City in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Overview
Maharagama, a suburb in the greater Colombo metropolitan area, is known for its lively commercial center, lively local markets, and growing residential zones. With good transport links, it serves as both a gateway to Colombo and a hub for local Sri Lankan culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
District
Colombo
Population
195,355
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.85°, 79.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
39
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$618
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$290
Cashless
41
English
63
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
42 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
6
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RML
Distance
5 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 57 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 74/100.
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