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Kandrian

City in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Overview

Kandrian is a small coastal town in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, known for its relaxed atmosphere and proximity to both rainforest and the ocean. Though tiny and basic, the town offers authentic local experiences, lively markets, and friendly villagers. Kandrian is a great gateway to explore untouched natural beauty and Melanesian culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
West New Britain
Population
1,014
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.21°, 149.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$665
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
20.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2017 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
KDR
Distance
2 km

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 60/100.

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