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Vavuniya District

City in Northern, Sri Lanka

Overview

Vavuniya District is a gateway to Sri Lanka's Northern Province, blending lively local culture with a peaceful, semi-urban atmosphere. Visitors can explore historical temples, green parks, and lively markets, making it a crossroads of tradition and modern life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Northern
Population
171,511
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
8.86°, 80.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$319
Local Cost
$179
Local Income
$130
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1334 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
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 70/100.

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