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Badulla
City in Uva, Sri Lanka
Overview
Badulla is a laid-back hill country city set in a lush valley, known for its historic temples and tea plantations. It offers a slower pace of life, friendly locals, and access to some of Sri Lanka's best natural sights, including impressive waterfalls and scenic train rides.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Uva
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.98°, 81.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$457
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
13.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1695 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
NUA
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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