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Levin
City in Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
Overview
Levin is a friendly town in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, known for its lively arts community and proximity to beautiful foothills and lakes. The city offers a genuine New Zealand small-town experience, with easy access to both countryside and coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Manawatu-Whanganui
Population
18,800
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.63°, 175.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,357
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
26.2°C
Record Low
4.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1003 mm
Internet Speed
414 Mbps
Upload
271 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PPQ
Distance
39 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 3 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 80/100.
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