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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
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$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

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 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.

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