Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
284K
Population
240 km2
Area
59 Mbps
Internet
74m
Elevation
UTC+10:00
Timezone
POM (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Port Moresby is a capital city in Papua New Guinea with a population of 284K. Internet speeds average 59 Mbps download. The city has 728 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Papua New Guinea
Region
Melanesia
Population
284K
Timezone
UTC+10:00
Elevation
74 m
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
POM
GPS
-9.48, 147.15
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
59 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Travel
POM airport just 9 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
728 total POIs 3.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
34
Cafes
18
Bars
5
Fast Food
26
Shopping
Supermarkets
25
Convenience
22
Shopping Malls
15
Healthcare
Hospitals
7
Clinics
10
Pharmacies
10
Education
Schools
63
Universities
13
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
23
Playgrounds
6
Sports
57
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Theatres
3
Transport
Bus Stops
52
Fuel Stations
22
Services
Banks
21
ATMs
7
Post Offices
9
Police
16
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
59 Mbps
Download
23 Mbps
Upload
59ms
Latency
624
Tests
228
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
27°
M
27°
A
27°
M
28°
J
28°
J
28°
A
27°
S
27°
O
27°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.9 C Range: 27.6 - 26.2 C Rain: 1,485 mm/year Sunshine: 3,509 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.9
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.6
Overall
AIRPORT
POM
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Port Moresby ( ; Tok Pisin: Pot Mosbi), also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea.
It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific (along with Jayapura) outside of Australia and New Zealand.
It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua, on the south-western coast of the Papuan Peninsula of the island of New Guinea.
The city emerged as a trade centre in the second half of the 19th century.
Due to its population and outsized influence compared to other cities in Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby may be regarded as a primate city.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Port Moresby known for?
Port Moresby is a city in Papua New Guinea. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Port Moresby?
Port Moresby has an average download speed of 59 Mbps and upload speed of 23 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Port Moresby?
Port Moresby has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Port Moresby?
Port Moresby is served by POM (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Port Moresby?
The population of Port Moresby is approximately 284K.
What infrastructure does Port Moresby have?
Port Moresby has 728 mapped points of interest, including 34 restaurants, 7 hospitals, 63 schools.
What country is Port Moresby in?
Port Moresby is located in Papua New Guinea.
