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Gampaha
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Gampaha is a lively city in Sri Lanka's Western Province, combining busy urban streets with tranquil suburban areas. It is known for its traditional markets, lush botanical gardens, and excellent connectivity to Colombo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
191,040
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.09°, 79.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$467
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$190
Cashless
30
English
45
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
74 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DGM
Distance
14 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 33 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 56/100.
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