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Kegalle District
City in Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kegalle District, set between Colombo and Kandy, is a lush region known for its tea plantations, rivers, and wildlife. It offers a blend of rural serenity, busy towns, and unique adventure experiences. Travelers will find a mix of local culture, historic sites, and natural wonders throughout the district.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Sabaragamuwa
Population
774,542
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.12°, 80.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
64
Monthly Cost · estimate
$343
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$135
Cashless
30
English
40
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1762 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NUF
Distance
39 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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: 53/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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