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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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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