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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 · estimate
62
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
39
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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