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Telefomin
City in Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Telefomin is a remote frontier town in the Sandaun (West Sepik) region, serving as a gateway to the pristine highlands and rich tribal cultures of Papua New Guinea. Its unique geography and blend of local communities make it an adventurous destination for intrepid travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Sandaun
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-4.92°, 141.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$735
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$70
Cashless
5
English
25
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
26.4°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
3263 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MPX
Distance
5 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 2025-12-09.
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 40/100.
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