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Chuave
City in Chimbu, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Chuave is a small, busy town in Papua New Guinea's Chimbu Province, known for its picturesque highland scenery and strong local traditions. The town offers a gateway to the Simbu people's way of life, with lively markets and access to nearby limestone caves and natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Chimbu
Population
36,074
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.17°, 145.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
40
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
28.0°C
Record Low
7.2°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1765 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NMN
Distance
17 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 50/100.
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