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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
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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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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.
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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