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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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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