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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 · estimate
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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