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Kainantu
City in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Kainantu is a charming highland town in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands province, renowned for its coffee plantations, lively local market, and welcoming culture. With a modest population, it offers an authentic rural PNG experience and access to beautiful natural surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Eastern Highlands
Population
8,509
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.42°, 145.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$700
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$75
Cashless
15
English
70
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
17.5°C
Record High
30.0°C
Record Low
7.2°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1481 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AYU
Distance
9 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 50/100.
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