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Kundiawa
City in Chimbu, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Kundiawa, the capital of Chimbu Province, is a small highland town set among lush green hills and the Simbu River. It's a gateway to the region's dramatic landscapes and traditional cultures, with an authentic Papua New Guinea highlands atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Chimbu
Population
9,383
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-5.92°, 145.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$550
Local Cost
$275
Local Income
$185
Cashless
15
English
70
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
KEG
Distance
11 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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