Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Dambulla
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Dambulla is a lively city in central Sri Lanka, best known for its ancient cave temple complex and proximity to Sigiriya. Featuring a mix of busy markets, tranquil rural scenery, and cultural richness, it is a gateway to Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
91,550
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.86°, 80.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$357
Local Cost
$207
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
40
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1470 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GIU
Distance
14 km
Explore
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 32 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 70/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.