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Samarai

City in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Overview

Samarai is a small, historic island town in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, known for its colonial-era buildings and picturesque harbor. While it was once a major trading post, today it offers a serene atmosphere with beautiful scenery and a warm local community.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Milne Bay
Population
1,638
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-10.61°, 150.66°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$780
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$150
Cashless
10
English
35
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2033 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DOI
Distance
12 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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