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Sorong
City in Papua Barat Daya, Indonesia
Overview
Sorong is the main gateway to Raja Ampat, attracting travelers with its dynamic port and blend of Papuan, Bugis, and diverse Indonesian cultures. The city offers lively markets, local seafood, and is a jump-off point for island adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Papua Barat Daya
Population
118,679
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-0.88°, 131.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$611
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$260
Cashless
35
English
35
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
22.7°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2827 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SOQ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 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 62/100.
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