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Batticaloa
City in Eastern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Batticaloa is a laid-back coastal city in Eastern Sri Lanka, famed for its tranquil lagoons, colonial heritage, and multicultural atmosphere. Visitors enjoy its scenic beaches, historic landmarks, and local markets, all set amid a friendly and welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Eastern
Population
95,489
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.71°, 81.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$522
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
45
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
22.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1670 mm
Internet Speed
111 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BTC
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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 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 65/100.
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