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Peradeniya
City in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Overview
Peradeniya, located just outside the city of Kandy, is renowned for its prestigious university and the world-famous Royal Botanical Gardens. The town offers a laid-back atmosphere amidst lush greenery, popular with students, nature enthusiasts, and travelers seeking easy access to Kandy.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
District
Kandy
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.27°, 80.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$399
Local Cost
$218
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
23.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
13.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1645 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
91 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
67.0
Airport
KDZ
Distance
8 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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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