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Mendi
City in Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Mendi is the capital of Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands Province, offering a unique blend of local culture, markets, and access to scenic mountaintop villages. While modest in size, Mendi is a gateway to the region's traditional way of life and lush surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Southern Highlands
Population
26,252
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.15°, 143.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$745
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
55
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
24.2°C
Record Low
4.5°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
2246 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
69 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NDM
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 58/100.
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