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Abau
City in Central, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Abau is a port town in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea, offering a mix of coastal charm and traditional village life. The region remains largely off the beaten path, providing authentic cultural immersion and serene natural scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Central
Population
38,378
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-10.08°, 148.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$618
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
50
Temperature
24.7°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
23.5°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
14.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1402 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RNR
Distance
14 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.
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 45/100.
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