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Sigiriya
City in Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Sigiriya is a small, UNESCO-listed village in Sri Lanka's Central Province, renowned for its iconic Lion Rock Fortress and lush countryside. The city attracts travelers seeking history, nature, and tranquility, blending ancient wonders with a friendly rural atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Central
Population
1,001
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.95°, 80.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$452
Local Cost
$244
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1470 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
GIU
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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