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Lata

City in Temotu, Solomon Islands

Overview

Lata is the small but lively capital of Temotu Province and the easternmost town in the Solomon Islands. With a population under 600, it offers a tranquil, community-centric atmosphere surrounded by lush rainforests and stunning ocean vistas. Life moves at a relaxed pace, making it ideal for cultural immersion and natural exploration.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Solomon Islands
Province
Temotu
Population
553
Time Zone
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Coordinates
-10.72°, 165.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$820
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$200
Cashless
5
English
60
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
27.8°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
24.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2817 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
121 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SCZ
Distance
1 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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