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Aitape, Papua New Guinea
Sandaun Province · Papua New Guinea
Aitape is a small city in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 5,547. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Aitape
Aitape is a small town of about 18,000 people on the north coast of Papua New Guinea in the Sandaun Province. It is a coastal settlement that is almost equidistant from the provincial capitals of Wewak and Vanimo. Aitape has 240 V power, telephone, a bank, a post-office, a courthouse and a police station, a supermarket and many tradestores, a petrol station, two airstrips, two secondary schools, a mission office and a hospital.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,547 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.1370°, 142.3491° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Sandaun Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.3 inches (2,497 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aitape
Aitape is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Sandaun Province) with a population of 5,547. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 6,086.0 sq mi (15,762.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.1370°N, 142.3491°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1998 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 1,636 | 34 km |
| 2002 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 4 | 67 km |
| 1935 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in |
Aitape has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.9") and September the driest (5.6").
Schools in Aitape
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitape High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tamar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aitape Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Ignatius Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aitape Vocational Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Provokau Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tumleo St. Joseph Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Anna Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Areki Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Aitape
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Aitape
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitape Market |
Clinics in Aitape
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aitape
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Aitape
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aitape Airport | ATP | Small Airport |
| Anguganak Airport | AKG | Small Airport |
| Arkosame Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brugam Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Buluwo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Edwaki Airport | XYR | Small Airport |
| Hayfields Airport | HYF | Small Airport |
| Kabori Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kafle Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kwieftim Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Leitre Airport | LTF | Small Airport |
| Lumi Airport | LMI | Small Airport |
| Mukili Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nugwaia Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nuku Airport | UKU | Small Airport |
| Serra Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sibilanga Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sissano Airport | SIZ | Small Airport |
| Tadji Airport | TAJ | Small Airport |
| Wokien Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yagrombok Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yanungen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yebil Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yili Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aitape
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aitape Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aitape
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salalus SDA Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Aitape
What is the population of Aitape?
Aitape has a population of 5,547 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,086.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aitape?
Aitape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.3 inches.