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Nuwara Eliya District
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Nuwara Eliya District, set in Sri Lanka's misty Central Highlands, is famed for rolling tea plantations, cool climate, and colonial charm. Its lakes, gardens, and dramatic mountain scenery make it a favorite retreat for both locals and tourists.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
731,415
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.98°, 80.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$524
Local Cost
$285
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NUA
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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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