- Kaiapit is a small town and a local-level government area in the Markham District of the Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea. It is located along the Markham River in the northern part of the country. Kaiapit serves as a commercial center for the surrounding rural areas, providing basic services and facilities such as schools, health clinics, and markets. The town has a diverse population, with a mix of different ethnic and cultural groups. The economy of Kaiapit is primarily based on agriculture, with subsistence farming and cash crops, such as cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, being the main sources of income for the local population. The town is also connected to other parts of Papua New Guinea through road networks and is accessible by public transportation.