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Hambantota District
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Hambantota District, located in southeast Sri Lanka, combines coastal beaches, wildlife parks, and historic temples within a rapidly developing setting. It is known for its busy port, access to Yala National Park, and multicultural heritage reflected in architecture and local cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
529,440
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.25°, 81.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost · estimate
$520
Local Cost
$218
Local Income
$180
Cashless
40
English
38
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
15.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1919 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HRI
Distance
4 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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