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Popondetta
City in Oro, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Popondetta is the lively capital of Oro Province, located in Papua New Guinea's lush northeast. Surrounded by rainforest and rivers, it is a gateway to historic sites like the Kokoda Track and offers a unique blend of culture and nature. The city thrives on local trade and community spirit, making it a welcoming spot for adventurous travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Oro
Population
28,198
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-8.77°, 148.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,135
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$210
Cashless
10
English
75
Temperature
22.1°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
21.3°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
11.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1361 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PNP
Distance
10 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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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