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Polonnaruwa District
City in North Central, Sri Lanka
Overview
Polonnaruwa District is an iconic destination steeped in history, known for its sprawling ancient ruins and serene lakes. Blending archeological wonder with rural charm, it offers a glimpse into Sri Lanka's medieval past against a backdrop of lush greenery and quiet villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
North Central
Population
368,458
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
8.00°, 81.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$455
Local Cost
$201
Local Income
$115
Cashless
30
English
40
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
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 2025-12-05.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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