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Port Moresby

Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea): major city of Papua New Guinea, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Port Moresby

CountryPapua New Guinea
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

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What is the population of Port Moresby?

This page does not list a population figure for Port Moresby. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of Papua New Guinea.

Where is Port Moresby located?

Port Moresby is in Papua New Guinea. It is the national capital of Papua New Guinea.

What is Port Moresby known for?

Port Moresby is the national capital of Papua New Guinea. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Papua New Guinea factbook for the wider national picture.

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