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Ampara District
City in Eastern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Ampara District, located in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, is a region of diverse cultures, scenic coastal towns, and rich agriculture. Known for its unspoiled beaches, lush paddy fields, and welcoming communities, it's an emerging destination for travelers seeking authenticity off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Eastern
Population
648,057
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.08°, 81.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$422
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
45
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
21.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1692 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ADP
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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