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Pita Kotte
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Pita Kotte, or Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, serves as Sri Lanka's administrative capital and offers a unique blend of historical charm and urban convenience. The city is characterized by leafy neighborhoods, scenic waterways, and proximity to Colombo's lively core.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
118,179
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.89°, 79.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$591
Local Cost
$268
Local Income
$310
Cashless
50
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
69 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
1
Parks
14
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 70 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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