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Matale District
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Matale District, set in Sri Lanka's Central Province, is famed for its picturesque scenery, historic temples, and lively local industries, especially spice cultivation. Visitors flock here for cultural heritage, welcoming communities, and easy access to natural wonders like Sigiriya and Dambulla.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
484,531
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.66°, 80.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$471
Local Cost
$231
Local Income
$110
Cashless
25
English
35
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
GIU
Distance
33 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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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