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Kataragama
City in Uva, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kataragama is a lively pilgrimage town in southern Sri Lanka's Uva Province, renowned for its multi-religious temple complex and serene riverside locations. Every year, thousands of devotees and travelers converge for festivals, blending spiritual tradition with lively local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Uva
Population
20,935
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.41°, 81.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$420
Local Cost
$168
Local Income
$100
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
15.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1919 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WRZ
Distance
21 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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