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Colonia
City in Yap, Micronesia
Overview
Colonia, the capital of Yap State in Micronesia, is a small but lively town known for its friendly communities, rich traditional culture, and unspoiled marine environments. The city blends colonial-era buildings with unique Yapese traditions like stone money and cultural dances.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Micronesia
State
Yap
Population
7,371
Time Zone
Pacific/Chuuk
Coordinates
9.52°, 138.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,110
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$400
Cashless
15
English
70
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
28.1°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
25.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2629 mm
Internet Speed
91 Mbps
Upload
85 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
YAP
Distance
5 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 23 tests. 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 60/100.
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