Lae

Lae extends along the northern coast of Huon Gulf Peninsula, near the Markham River delta, with industrial zones and commercial districts throughout the urban area.

The settlement grew from a Lutheran mission in 1886 to a strategic World War II base, enduring Japanese occupation before Allied forces recaptured it in September 1943.

The Butibam and Kamkumung communities maintain their traditional land ownership systems while integrating with the modern urban development of the region.

The Highlands Highway connects Lae to inland regions, while the port facilities process cargo shipments and the Nadzab Airport provides national flight connections.

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology campus occupies 160 hectares outside the city center, forming an educational nucleus for technical studies.

Location: Lae District

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

GPS coordinates: -6.73020,147.00081

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00