Sign In Register

Nanikai Village, Kiribati

Gilbert Islands · Kiribati

Nanikai Village is a small town in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati with a population of 803. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

803 Population 1/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
75.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tarawa Timezone

Discover Nanikai Village, Kiribati

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Nanikai Village

Nanikai Village

Nanikai, also known as Nanikaai or Nanekai is a village in South Tarawa, Kiribati. The small village connects the town of Bairiki to the settlement of Teaoraereke. There is one road that passes through the village. The population of Nanikai as of 2020 was 1256.

People

Population803
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain75.7 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population803
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates1.3302°, 172.9978°
TimezonePacific/Tarawa
Country🇰🇮 Kiribati
State / ProvinceGilbert Islands
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation75.7 inches (1,922 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nanikai Village

Nanikai Village is a small town in Kiribati (Gilbert Islands) with a population of 803. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tarawa.

Climate in Nanikai Village

Nanikai Village has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1953 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 209.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 166.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 247.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 211.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 174.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 164.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 130.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 87.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 205.4
Nanikai Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Kiribati avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area972.3 sq mi (2,518.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates1.3302°N, 172.9978°W
TimezonePacific/Tarawa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.7"
99% above Kiribati avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.78"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
February 78°F (25°C) 6.4 in Coldest
March 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest

Nanikai Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and October the driest (3.8").

View full weather details →

Museums in Nanikai Village

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kiribati National Museum and Cultural Centre

Libraries in Nanikai Village

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nanikai Village

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bairiki Market

Clinics in Nanikai Village

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nanikai Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Nanikai Village

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nanikai Village

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bonriki International AirportTRWLarge Airport
Abaiang AirportABFSmall Airport
Maiana AirportMNKSmall Airport
Marakei AirportMZKSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tarawa

🇰🇮 About Kiribati

Capital Tarawa
Population 115,847
Area 811 km²
GDP (USD) $288,610,748
GDP per capita $2,178
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 66.5 years
Internet users 88.0%
Urban population 61.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English, Gilbertese
Calling code +686
TLD .ki
Driving side left

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Nanikai Village.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Nanikai Village

What is the population of Nanikai Village?

Nanikai Village has a population of 803 residents and is located in Kiribati. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 972.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nanikai Village?

Nanikai Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.7 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Nanikai Village with another city: