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Central Bougainville
City in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Central Bougainville is the heart of the Bougainville region, marked by its cultural traditions, lush rainforests, and dramatic history. While infrastructure is basic, the region offers unique glimpses into village life, natural beauty, and the impact of the former Panguna mine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Autonomous Region
Bougainville
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.23°, 155.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$895
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
65
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
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 32/100.
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