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Kerema
City in Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Kerema is a small coastal city and the capital of Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. Sitting at the mouth of the Lakekamu River, it offers visitors a blend of traditional Melanesian culture, scenic coastlines, and lively local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Gulf
Population
5,646
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-7.80°, 146.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$845
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$120
Cashless
15
English
55
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
24.3°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
16.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1254 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KMF
Distance
22 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 34/100.
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