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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 · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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