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Ratnapura District
City in Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
Overview
Ratnapura District, the heartland of Sri Lanka's gem industry, captivates visitors with lush landscapes, lively towns, and a cultural traditions. Surrounded by rainforests, waterfalls, and tea plantations, it's a gateway to adventure and tradition in Sabaragamuwa.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Sabaragamuwa
Population
1,019,512
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.58°, 80.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$210
Cashless
30
English
35
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NUF
Distance
31 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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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