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Galle District
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Galle District is a stunning coastal region in Southern Sri Lanka known for its colonial heritage, golden beaches, and thriving local culture. The district features diverse attractions, from the historic ramparts of Galle Fort to lively surf towns and tranquil villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
1,058,771
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.25°, 80.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$580
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$180
Cashless
40
English
50
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
16 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KCT
Distance
29 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 5 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 65/100.
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