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Makin
City in Gilbert, Kiribati
Overview
Makin is a tranquil atoll island in the Gilbert Islands of Kiribati, known for its close-knit community, lush landscapes, and stunning lagoon. Visitors experience untouched Pacific beauty, traditional culture, and genuine island hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kiribati
Island
Gilbert
Population
2,385
Time Zone
Pacific/Enderbury
Coordinates
3.39°, 173.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$382
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
English
45
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
28.1°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
24.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2611 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MTK
Distance
2 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 2025-12-08.
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 25/100.
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