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Tarawa

City in Gilbert, Kiribati

Overview

Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, is a unique atoll straddling both modern government centers and traditional island communities. Visitors experience a blend of Pacific history, lively local life, and striking lagoon views.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kiribati
Island
Gilbert
Population
45,989
Time Zone
Pacific/Enderbury
Coordinates
1.33°, 172.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,070
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$350
Cashless
15
English
35
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
52 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
162 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TRW
Distance
20 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 11 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 60/100.

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