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Kokopo

City in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Overview

Kokopo, the lively capital of East New Britain province, is a gateway to Papua New Guinea's spectacular islands, WWII history, and Melanesian culture. The city blends busy markets, seaside relaxation, and access to dramatic volcanic landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
East New Britain
Population
58,345
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-4.40°, 152.28°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,300
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$400
Cashless
25
English
80
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
21.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2350 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RAB
Distance
12 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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