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Daru
City in Western, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Daru is a small island town in Papua New Guinea's Western Province, positioned at the mouth of the Fly River. It is a regional hub for trade and fishing, characterized by simple infrastructure and a close-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Western
Population
15,214
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-9.08°, 143.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$860
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
75
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
20.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1557 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DAU
Distance
1 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 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-06.
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 46/100.
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