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Bentota
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Bentota is a lively coastal town in Southern Sri Lanka known for its beautiful beaches, luxury resorts, and water sports. It seamlessly blends relaxing natural scenery with lively local culture, making it a prime spot for both adventure and leisure. Popular among tourists, Bentota also offers authentic Sri Lankan experiences in its local neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
37,000
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.43°, 80.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$583
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$185
Cashless
30
English
45
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
19.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2204 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJT
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 17 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 68/100.
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