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Peliyagoda
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Peliyagoda is a small riverside city in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, serving as a key gateway to Colombo due to its strategic location and busy transport links. It offers a lively local atmosphere, energetic markets, and authentic Sri Lankan community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
28,784
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.97°, 79.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$519
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$160
Cashless
35
English
40
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
41 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DWO
Distance
8 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 52/100.
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