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Arawa
City in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Arawa, the largest town in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, is a post-conflict community in transition, known for its markets, mining history, and welcoming locals. Surrounded by lush mountains and close to the Pacific coast, it offers a unique window into Melanesian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Autonomous Region
Bougainville
Population
38,200
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.23°, 155.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$932
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
55
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
23.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
3543 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIE
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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