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Kelaniya
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kelaniya is a culturally rich suburb just northeast of Colombo, famous for the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, a major Buddhist temple. It offers a mix of local charm, spiritual heritage, and everyday Sri Lankan life, with easy access to the capital and scenic riverside settings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
28,846
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.96°, 79.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$150
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
17 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DWO
Distance
6 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 19 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 48/100.
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