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Puttalam
City in North Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Puttalam is a laid-back town in Sri Lanka's North Western Province, famed for its lagoons, fishing industry, and rich ethnic mix. It offers unique coastal landscapes, historical sites, and a gateway to the Kalpitiya peninsula.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
North Western
Population
45,661
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
8.04°, 79.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
46
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
54
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost
$424
Local Cost
$239
Local Income
$110
Cashless
22
English
36
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
17.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1294 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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 61/100.
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