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Mihintale
City in North Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Mihintale is a tranquil, historic town, revered as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. With ancient ruins, picturesque hills, and a spiritual ambiance, it offers a peaceful retreat from urban bustle and a journey into Sri Lanka's heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
North Central
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
8.36°, 80.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$326
Local Cost
$188
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
ACJ
Distance
11 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 55/100.
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