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Kotikawatta
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Kotikawatta is a suburban enclave on the outskirts of Colombo, blending residential tranquility with local commerce. It is known for its lively markets, proximity to the Kelani River, and easy access to central Colombo. The city offers an authentic slice of Sri Lankan daily life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
64,565
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.93°, 79.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost · estimate
$451
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$210
Cashless
38
English
54
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
58 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DWO
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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