Categories in Goroka
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationAgricultural CooperativeAgricultural ProductionCoffee WholesalerFarmingAll membership organizationsBaptist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterFoursquare ChurchGovernment OfficeLutheran ChurchNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchVillage HallConstruction of buildingsHardware storeInterior Construction ContractorEducationElementary SchoolPrimary SchoolTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsFinancial InstitutionBusiness Management ConsultantSecurity Guard ServiceServices for IndustryApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHousing ComplexConvenience storesMarketShoppingSupermarketPublic parksGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsHousing Society
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Goroka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 52 |
| Education | 30 |
| Corporate management | 17 |
| Shopping | 17 |
| Other accommodation | 15 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 13 |
| Public administration | 13 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Cafes | 12 |
| Gas station | 10 |
Goroka Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 31,520 |
| Male Population | 16,262 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 15,258 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +27.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -27.8% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years (Male: 21, Female: 21.7) |
| Area Codes | 53 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Papua New Guinea Time |
| Lat & Lng | -6.08336, 145.38735 |
| Postal Codes | 441 |
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Goroka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,751 | 36,255 | 43,628 | 51,578 | 31,520 | 32,832 | 33,921 |
| Population Density | 8,800.4 / km² | 12,890.7 / km² | 15,512.2 / km² | 18,338.8 / km² | 11,207.1 / km² | 11,673.6 / km² | 12,060.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGoroka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 27.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goroka | +27.3% | -13.1% | -27.8% |
| Eastern Highlands Province | — | — | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Goroka Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goroka | 21.4 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 21.4 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Papua New Guinea | 21.4 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 21 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Goroka Population Density
Population Density: 11,207 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goroka | 31,520 | 2.813 km² | 11,207 / km² |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 622,045 | 11,148.3 km² | 55.8 / km² |
| Papua New Guinea | 7.1 million | 462,853.4 km² | 15.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Goroka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Goroka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Goroka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goroka | 21,170 tn | 0.67 tn | 7,527 tons/km² |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 417,895 tn | 0.67 tn | 37.5 tons/km² |
| Papua New Guinea | 4,724,425 tn | 0.66 tn | 10.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Goroka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,170 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,527 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12/19 | 10:32 AM | 4.7 | 43 km | 105,830 m | 4km SE of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 4:41 PM | 4.9 | 46.9 km | 119,690 m | 20km WSW of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/16 | 2:22 AM | 4.5 | 34.8 km | 114,270 m | 34km NNE of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/16 | 1:47 PM | 4.7 | 10 km | 117,610 m | 10km W of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/15 | 2:30 AM | 4.3 | 35.5 km | 110,830 m | 35km NE of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 2:33 AM | 5 | 19.6 km | 130,310 m | 19km WSW of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/14 | 7:52 PM | 4.6 | 46.3 km | 101,850 m | 46km ENE of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/13 | 3:51 PM | 4.6 | 32.7 km | 109,280 m | 32km N of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/13 | 8:04 PM | 4.4 | 5.3 km | 85,500 m | New Guinea, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/13 | 7:27 PM | 4.7 | 19 km | 117,400 m | 18km NE of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Goroka
Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. It is a town of approximately 19,000 people (2000), 1600m above sea level. It has an airport (in the centre of town) and is on the "Highlands Highway", about 285 km from Lae..
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