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Gampola
City in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Overview
Gampola is a picturesque town set in the Kandy region, Sri Lanka, known for its lush hill country scenery and fascinating blend of historic sites and lively local culture. With a relaxed pace of life, it offers travelers a genuine glimpse into upcountry living while being surrounded by tea estates and traditional temples.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
District
Kandy
Population
27,660
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.16°, 80.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$381
Local Cost
$225
Local Income
$130
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1762 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KDZ
Distance
20 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 10 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 65/100.
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