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Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea

Urban centre 1975–2100

Explore the population, density, built-up land and growth of Port Moresby’s urban footprint, as defined by GHSL, from 1975 to 2100 (projected after 2025).

Figures for 2025

Population
405,124
Density
5,698 people/km²
13% of the boundary built; 44,324 people per built km²
Area
71 km²

GHS-WUP R2025A on the H3 grid. The interactive charts show the selected year once loaded.

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