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Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
City in Western, Sri Lanka
Overview
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka, is a leafy city merging historical heritage with modern growth. Surrounded by wetlands and tranquil residential neighborhoods, it provides a calm counterpoint to nearby busy Colombo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Western
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.88°, 79.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$587
Local Cost
$268
Local Income
$220
Cashless
35
English
58
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
45 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
1
Parks
24
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 48 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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