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Esa’ala
City in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Esa'ala is a coastal town in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, surrounded by lush rainforests and blue waters. The area is off the usual tourist trail, offering an authentic village atmosphere and natural beauty, from nearby reefs to dense jungle. Basic amenities are available, and visitors can experience the traditional way of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Milne Bay
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-9.58°, 150.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$328
Local Income
$110
Cashless
10
English
40
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
21.5°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2409 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAM
Distance
11 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 2025-12-09.
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 25/100.
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