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Kalutara
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kalutara is a scenic coastal city in Sri Lanka's Western Province, famous for its expansive beaches, significant Buddhist shrines, and blend of local culture. The town offers a relaxing seaside atmosphere with easy rail access to Colombo and southern Sri Lanka.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
37,081
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.58°, 79.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$514
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
55
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
56 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTY
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 9 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 65/100.
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