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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
60
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$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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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 42 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 68/100.
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