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Goroka
City in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Goroka is a lively town at the heart of Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands, known for its lively culture, annual Goroka Show, and scenic mountain views. Visitors can experience busy local markets and fascinating tribal traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Eastern Highlands
Population
21,507
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.05°, 145.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$995
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
60
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
19.7°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1534 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GKA
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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