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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
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 60/100.
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