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Lae
City in Morobe, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Lae is Papua New Guinea's industrial capital, set on the picturesque Huon Gulf and surrounded by lush mountains. Known for lively markets and a spirited community, Lae is the gateway to the Highlands. Visitors will find an energetic city blending local culture with visible economic activity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Morobe
Population
100,677
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.50°, 146.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,325
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$310
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
12.4°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1404 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LAE
Distance
14 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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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