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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 · estimate
68
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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