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Badulla District

City in Uva, Sri Lanka

Overview

Badulla District in Sri Lanka's Uva province is a lush highland region famed for tea estates, waterfalls, and lively local culture. The district blends scenic beauty with lively towns like Ella and Bandarawela, attracting both nature lovers and adventure seekers. Here, colonial architecture meets breathtaking mountain vistas, making it a serene getaway.

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
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$458
Local Cost
$207
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
45
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
4 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
62 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
NUA
Distance
31 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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