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Hikkaduwa
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Hikkaduwa is a small coastal town in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, renowned for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, and laid-back surf culture. Once a backpacker haven, it now caters to a mix of travelers seeking sun, sea, and lively nightlife.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
1,300
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.14°, 80.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$220
Cashless
25
English
35
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
41 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
6
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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