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Lufa
City in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Lufa is a scenic, rural town set amidst the green mountains of Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands. It's known for its friendly communities, lively markets, and breathtaking landscapes, making it a gateway to authentic Highlands culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Eastern Highlands
Population
45,868
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.45°, 145.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$645
Local Cost
$322
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
19.7°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
9.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1623 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NMN
Distance
24 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 53/100.
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