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Nuwara Eliya
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Nuwara Eliya, often called 'Little England', is a picturesque hill station in Sri Lanka's Central Province famous for its cool climate, lush tea plantations, and colonial charm. The city offers serene landscapes, historic sites, and lively flower gardens, all set against misty mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
27,500
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.97°, 80.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$515
Local Cost
$194
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1762 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NUA
Distance
2 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 5 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 70/100.
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