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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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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