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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
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 60/100.
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