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Unawatuna
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Unawatuna is a charming coastal town in Southern Sri Lanka famed for its crescent-shaped beach, palm-fringed environment, and laid-back ambience. Popular among backpackers, families, and couples, it offers a blend of local culture and lively tourist amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
2,000
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.02°, 80.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$649
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$175
Cashless
35
English
60
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
12 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
8
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
KCT
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 9 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 75/100.
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