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Betio Village
City in Gilbert, Kiribati
Overview
Betio Village is the western gateway to South Tarawa, featuring a rich maritime legacy and lively community life. Its key role in World War II has left historical traces across the village, blending with daily markets and scenic coastal views. Modern life here is simple, welcoming, and closely tied to the ocean.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kiribati
Island
Gilbert
Population
12,509
Time Zone
Pacific/Enderbury
Coordinates
1.36°, 172.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$695
Local Cost
$382
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
28.1°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
28.0°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
25.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1711 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
182 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
14
Parks
2
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
37.0
Airport
TRW
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.
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