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Chilaw
City in North Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Chilaw is a charming coastal city in Sri Lanka's North Western Province, renowned for its picturesque beaches, busy fish markets, and historic temples. Visitors enjoy a rich blend of local culture, scenic beauty, and authentic cuisine without big-city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
North Western
Population
24,712
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.58°, 79.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$503
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
40
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
17.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1598 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CMB
Distance
45 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 13 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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