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Mount Hagen
City in Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Mount Hagen is the thriving capital of the Western Highlands, offering a lively blend of cultures, highland scenery, and lively markets. Known for its annual Mount Hagen Cultural Show, the city is a gateway to Papua New Guinea's mountain traditions and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Western Highlands
Population
29,765
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-5.86°, 144.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,025
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$150
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
17.3°C
Record High
28.6°C
Record Low
6.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1982 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HGU
Distance
8 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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