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Kandy District
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kandy District is a historic and culturally rich region set in Sri Lanka's hilly Central Province. Renowned for the sacred Temple of the Tooth and its spectacular surrounding scenery, the district combines colonial charm with lively local life. Visitors will find busy markets, lush botanical gardens, and tranquil riverside escapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
1,277,647
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.30°, 80.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$480
Local Cost
$275
Local Income
$210
Cashless
35
English
52
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KDZ
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 73/100.
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