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Vanimo
City in Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Vanimo is a laid-back coastal town in Papua New Guinea's Sandaun province, renowned for its world-class surfing and tranquil beaches. It offers a blend of local culture, untouched nature, and friendly hospitality, appealing to adventurous travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Sandaun
Population
11,204
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-2.68°, 141.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
22
LGBTQ+ Safety
12
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$885
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$240
Cashless
10
English
55
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
24.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2408 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
89 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VAI
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 48/100.
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