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Kieta
City in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Kieta is a small coastal town on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, known for its scenic harbor and laid-back pace. The town offers a glimpse into local Bougainvillean life and is surrounded by lush mountains and beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Autonomous Region
Bougainville
Population
3,611
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.21°, 155.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$910
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$230
Cashless
10
English
60
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIE
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 50/100.
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