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Matara
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Matara is a charming southern Sri Lankan coastal city noted for its mix of colonial history, lively local life, and picturesque beaches. The city is a gateway to the southern coast and is beloved for both culture and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
68,244
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
5.95°, 80.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$463
Local Cost
$217
Local Income
$170
Cashless
40
English
55
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
21.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1837 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DIW
Distance
22 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 25 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 75/100.
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