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Polonnaruwa
City in North Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Polonnaruwa is a small but historically rich city in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, famous for its spectacular ancient ruins and serene lakeside setting. Today, it offers a mix of UNESCO-listed heritage, authentic Sri Lankan life, and access to scenic countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
North Central
Population
13,900
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.94°, 81.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$352
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$110
Cashless
30
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
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
GIU
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 10 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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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