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Puttalam District
City in North Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Puttalam District, located in Sri Lanka's North Western Province, blends coastal beauty, diverse wildlife, and lively multicultural traditions. It's renowned for its salt pans, tranquil lagoons, and traditional fishing villages, making it a unique off-the-beaten-path destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
North Western
Population
760,778
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
8.05°, 79.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$412
Local Cost
$182
Local Income
$150
Cashless
25
English
50
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 60/100.
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