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Ambalangoda
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Ambalangoda is a laid-back coastal city in Sri Lanka's Southern Province famed for its centuries-old mask making traditions. With beautiful beaches, cultural landmarks, and friendly locals, it's an appealing stop for those seeking an authentic experience away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
56,783
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.24°, 80.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$399
Local Cost
$208
Local Income
$160
Cashless
30
English
50
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
23.5°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2173 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJT
Distance
22 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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