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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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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