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Ratmalana
City in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Overview
Ratmalana is a coastal suburb of Colombo known for its quieter pace, proximity to the Indian Ocean, and blend of residential and local commercial zones. It boasts easy connections to central Colombo while retaining its own distinct, laid-back charm. Visitors will discover hidden beaches, friendly locals, and unique local eateries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
District
Colombo
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.82°, 79.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$620
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$220
Cashless
40
English
50
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
18 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
RML
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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