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Okapa
City in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Okapa is a lively town set amidst the lush mountains of the Eastern Highlands in Papua New Guinea. Known for its diverse cultures, especially the Auyana and Auye peoples, it offers unique rural landscapes and authentic highlands life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Eastern Highlands
Population
62,041
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.63°, 145.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$565
Local Cost
$336
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
55
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
TBQ
Distance
19 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 35/100.
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