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Markham
City in Morobe, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Markham, in Morobe Province, is a key district along the Markham River and the main road between Lae and the Highlands. The city combines commercial centers, rural communities, and beautiful river landscapes, making it a gateway for exploring central Papua New Guinea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Morobe
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.64°, 146.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,060
Local Cost
$610
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
50
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
17 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 2025-12-09.
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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