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Palikir - National Government Center
City in Pohnpei, Micronesia
Overview
Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, located on Pohnpei island. It is a peaceful town surrounded by lush tropical forest, with a mix of government buildings and quiet local communities. Nearby Kolonia offers some amenities and social life for longer stays.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Micronesia
State
Pohnpei
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Chuuk
Coordinates
6.92°, 158.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,340
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$450
Cashless
15
English
75
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
28.2°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
24.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2924 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
PNI
Distance
8 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. 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 55/100.
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