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Galle
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Galle is a lively coastal city on Sri Lanka's southern tip, famous for its Dutch-era fort, picturesque beaches, and thriving arts scene. The city effortlessly blends colonial heritage with lively local culture, making it a captivating destination for travelers seeking history, relaxation, and seaside charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
93,118
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.05°, 80.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost · estimate
$527
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$160
Cashless
36
English
62
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
20 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KCT
Distance
13 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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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