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Kandy
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kandy, set in the lush hills of central Sri Lanka, is a cultural capital known for its rich heritage, scenic lake, and lively festivals. The city's colonial architecture, busy markets, and surrounding mountains make it a captivating destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
120,087
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.29°, 80.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost · estimate
$529
Local Cost
$235
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
60
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
33 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
42
Nightlife
4
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KDZ
Distance
4 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: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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