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Ratnapura
City in Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
Overview
Ratnapura, the 'City of Gems', is a lively city in Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa province, famous for its gem industry, lush landscapes, and as a gateway to the Sinharaja Rainforest. The city blends lively markets with peaceful rural life and scenic natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Sabaragamuwa
Population
47,832
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.69°, 80.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$363
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$210
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
13.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1782 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NUF
Distance
28 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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