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National Capital District
City in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Overview
National Capital District, centered on Port Moresby, blends Papua New Guinea's business activity with lively coastal culture. The city offers a mix of busy markets, government centers, and seaside relaxation along Ela Beach. Despite rapid development, it retains strong local traditions and stunning natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
District
Port Moresby
Population
307,643
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-9.42°, 147.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,935
Local Cost
$960
Local Income
$450
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
21.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1335 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
POM
Distance
6 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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