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Sumkar
City in Madang, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Sumkar, located in the Madang Province of Papua New Guinea, is a coastal district known for its natural beauty and access to Karkar Island. The city offers a blend of rural charm, lively local markets, and scenic waterfront areas, making it ideal for travelers seeking authentic experiences and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Madang
Population
67,052
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-4.80°, 145.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$747
Local Cost
$418
Local Income
$240
Cashless
20
English
70
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
25.1°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
20.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1830 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WNU
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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