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Kiritimati
City in Line, Kiribati
Overview
Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is the world's largest coral atoll and a remote paradise in Kiribati's Line Islands. The town offers pristine lagoon views, world-class fishing, and a close-knit island community. Facilities are basic but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kiribati
Island
Line
Population
5,115
Time Zone
Pacific/Kiritimati
Coordinates
1.94°, -157.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$1,220
Local Cost
$730
Local Income
$175
Cashless
10
English
50
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
23.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
736 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CXI
Distance
15 km
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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.
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 40/100.
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