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Anuradhapura
City in North Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Anuradhapura, located in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its impressive ancient ruins, sacred sites, and tranquil reservoirs, the city offers a unique blend of spirituality and history amidst lush natural surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
North Central
Population
63,208
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
8.31°, 80.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$460
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$150
Cashless
35
English
45
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
15.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1364 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
133 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ACJ
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 5 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 60/100.
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