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Rabaul
City in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Rabaul is a small but historically rich town on the island of New Britain, renowned for its beautiful harbor, WWII relics, and active volcanoes. The city offers unique opportunities to explore natural wonders and Melanesian culture in a relaxed destination setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
East New Britain
Population
7,024
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-4.18°, 152.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
28
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$790
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
65
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
28.2°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
25.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2716 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RAB
Distance
29 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 2025-12-07.
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 68/100.
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