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Batticaloa District
City in Eastern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Batticaloa District, located on Sri Lanka's picturesque eastern coast, is renowned for its tranquil lagoons, colonial heritage, and lively local life. The district blends scenic beauty, fascinating history, and friendly communities, making it an authentic destination for discovery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Eastern
Population
515,733
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.75°, 81.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$406
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
45
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
19.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1663 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BTC
Distance
20 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 70/100.
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