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Moratuwa
City in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Overview
Moratuwa is a lively coastal city just south of Colombo, blending urban bustle with serene beachside living. The city is renowned for its woodwork industry, lively markets, and university town energy, making it both a cultural and educational hub. Visitors find a laid-back atmosphere, diverse cuisine, and easy access to beaches and local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
District
Colombo
Population
168,280
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.78°, 79.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
66
Monthly Cost
$529
Local Cost
$277
Local Income
$200
Cashless
43
English
52
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
33 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
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 29 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 73/100.
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