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Horawala Junction
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Horawala Junction is a small town in Sri Lanka's Western Province, set between lush paddy fields and verdant hills. With a close-knit community, it offers an authentic slice of rural life and easy access to nature. The pace is slow, making it a peaceful stop for travelers seeking local culture and scenic beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
7,500
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.48°, 80.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$352
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$160
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
19.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2204 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
BJT
Distance
16 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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 50/100.
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