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Matale
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Matale is a lively town at the heart of Sri Lanka's Central Province, famed for its spice gardens, lively markets, and a cultural traditions. The city offers a mix of colonial architecture, Buddhist temples, and lush countryside, making it a great stop for travelers en route to Kandy or the cultural triangle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
36,462
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.47°, 80.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$366
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
40
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
28 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KDZ
Distance
16 km
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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 42 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 75/100.
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