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Papua New Guinea Cities

Explore the urban centers that shaped Papua New Guinea's history

Capital Major City

Port Moresby

364,125
1873
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Capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea, major commercial center.

Major City

Lae

100,677
1927
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Second largest city, major industrial and port center.

Major City

Mount Hagen

46,256
1933
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Major city in Highlands, agricultural and commercial center.

Major City

Arawa

40,266
1960
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Major city in Bougainville, mining and commercial center.

Major City

Popondetta

28,000
1950
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Major city in Oro Province, agricultural center.

Major City

Madang

27,000
1884
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Major port city, tourism and commercial center.

Major City

Kokopo

26,273
1900
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Major city in East New Britain, commercial center.

Major City

Mendi

26,000
1950
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Major city in Southern Highlands, agricultural center.

Major City

Goroka

25,000
1950
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Major city in Eastern Highlands, coffee center.

Major City

Kimbe

25,000
1900
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Major city in West New Britain, palm oil center.

Wewak

25,000
1910
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Capital of East Sepik Province, commercial center.

Alotau

16,000
1900
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Capital of Milne Bay Province, port city.

Daru

15,000
1900
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Capital of Western Province, border town.

Kavieng

15,000
1900
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Capital of New Ireland Province, port city.

Buka

15,000
1900
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Major island city, Bougainville commercial center.

Tabubil

15,000
1980
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Major mining city, Ok Tedi mine center.

Vanimo

12,000
1900
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Capital of Sandaun Province, border town.

Rabaul

10,000
1900
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Major island city, historical port city.

Kundiawa

10,000
1950
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Capital of Simbu Province, agricultural center.

Kerema

8,000
1900
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Capital of Gulf Province, port city.

Lorengau

6,000
1900
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Capital of Manus Province, port city.

Tari

5,000
1950
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Capital of Hela Province, agricultural center.

Wabag

4,000
1950
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Capital of Enga Province, agricultural center.

Kokoda

3,000
1900
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Major historical city, Kokoda Track.

Kainantu

3,000
1950
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Major highland city, agricultural center.

Bulolo

2,000
1930
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Major historical mining city, gold mining heritage.

Ialibu

2,000
1950
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Major highland city, agricultural center.

Wau

1,500
1920
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Major historical mining city, gold mining heritage.

Porgera

1,000
1990
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Major mining city, Porgera gold mine.

Frieda River

500
1990
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Major mining city, Frieda River mine.

Ramu

500
1990
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Major mining city, Ramu nickel mine.

Hidden Valley

300
1990
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Major mining city, Hidden Valley mine.