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Butaritari
City in Gilbert, Kiribati
Overview
Butaritari, set amidst the turquoise waters of the Gilbert Islands in Kiribati, is a peaceful atoll known for its lush vegetation, thriving lagoon, and welcoming communities. Life flows at a gentle pace here, and traditional culture is visible everywhere, from fishing canoes to festive gatherings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kiribati
Island
Gilbert
Population
3,280
Time Zone
Pacific/Enderbury
Coordinates
3.17°, 172.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$590
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$170
Cashless
10
English
60
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
28.1°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
24.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2469 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BBG
Distance
10 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.
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 60/100.
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