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Teraina

City in Line, Kiribati

Overview

Teraina, also known as Washington Island, is a remote coral island in the Line Islands of Kiribati featuring lush freshwater lakes, dense coconut groves, and a small, welcoming local population. Its unspoiled nature, off-the-beaten-path feel, and traditional lifestyle offer visitors a unique island experience far removed from tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kiribati
Island
Line
Population
Time Zone
Pacific/Kiritimati
Coordinates
4.69°, -160.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$895
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$70
Cashless
5
English
75
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
29.9°C
Record Low
23.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1878 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TNQ
Distance
1 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 2025-12-09.
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 45/100.

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