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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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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