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Colombo
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Colombo is Sri Lanka's lively commercial capital, blending colonial charm, busy markets, and modern skyscrapers along the scenic Indian Ocean. The city offers diverse neighborhoods, delicious cuisine, and a gateway to the island's cultural and natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
647,557
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.94°, 79.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$763
Local Cost
$268
Local Income
$240
Cashless
50
English
65
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
18.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1998 mm
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
19
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DWO
Distance
8 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 109 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 88/100.
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