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Colombo District
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Colombo District serves as Sri Lanka's lively commercial and administrative heart, blending colonial heritage with modern urban life. Its neighborhoods offer lush parks, lively markets, seaside promenades, and a diverse culinary scene. The district brings together business, culture, and recreation for both residents and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
2,273,260
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.87°, 80.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$823
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$260
Cashless
35
English
60
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
19 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DWO
Distance
13 km
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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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 80/100.
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