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Ja Ela
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Ja Ela is a rapidly developing suburban town just north of Colombo, blending urban convenience with local Sri Lankan charm. Its strategic location near the expressway makes it a gateway for travelers heading to the airport or the northern coast. Ja Ela features a mix of busy marketplaces, peaceful residential areas, and easy access to beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
7.07°, 79.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$507
Local Cost
$263
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
50 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
DGM
Distance
4 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 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.
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