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Kokoda
City in Oro, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Kokoda is a small town set in the Oro province, known primarily for being the gateway to Papua New Guinea's historic Kokoda Track. With its friendly community and stunning natural surrounds, Kokoda offers an authentic rural PNG experience for visitors seeking adventure and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Oro
Population
658
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-8.88°, 147.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$650
Local Cost
$365
Local Income
$160
Cashless
10
English
55
Temperature
20.6°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1247 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KKD
Distance
1 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 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 54/100.
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