Tarawa
Tarawa, Kiribati's capital, is an atoll divided into developed South Tarawa and less populated North Tarawa.
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Overview
Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, is a sprawling atoll in the central Pacific. It is known for its historical significance as a major WWII battle site, with remnants still visible.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Tarawa.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌧️29°C26°C56%10.5 mm
- WedJul 15🌧️29°C26°C90%18.7 mm
- ThuJul 16🌧️29°C26°C78%12.2 mm
- FriJul 17🌧️29°C26°C59%11.7 mm
- SatJul 18🌧️29°C26°C63%2.6 mm
- SunJul 19⛅29°C28°C40%0 mm
- MonJul 20🌦️29°C28°C36%2.9 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
SafetyStrongSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareStrongSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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