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Kimbe
City in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Kimbe is a lively port town in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, known for its lush tropical surroundings and its proximity to some of the world's top dive spots. It's a gateway to volcanic landscapes, beautiful reefs, and cultural experiences in rural PNG.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
West New Britain
Population
18,847
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-5.55°, 150.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,020
Local Cost
$587
Local Income
$235
Cashless
20
English
70
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
21.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2381 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HKN
Distance
31 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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