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Huon Gulf

City in Morobe, Papua New Guinea

Overview

Located on Papua New Guinea's northeastern coast, Huon Gulf is centered around Lae, the country's second-largest city. It is known for its busy port, diverse local markets, and access to natural attractions such as rainforests and coral reefs.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Morobe
Population
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-7.18°, 146.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$1,105
Local Cost
$518
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
65
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
22.5°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
16.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1377 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
WUG
Distance
31 km

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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.

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