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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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