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Ambunti, Papua New Guinea

East Sepik Province · Papua New Guinea

Ambunti is a small town in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 2,073. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,073 Population 7/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
109.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Port Moresby Timezone

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About Ambunti

Ambunti is a town in Ambunti-Dreikikier District of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea. It has a population of 2,110.

People

Population2,073
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain109.5 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population2,073
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-4.2172°, 142.8183°
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
Country🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
State / ProvinceEast Sepik Province
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation109.5 inches (2,781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ambunti

Ambunti is a small town in Papua New Guinea (East Sepik Province) with a population of 2,073. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.

Ambunti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Papua New Guinea avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2172°N, 142.8183°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.5"
188% above Papua New Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

822 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 8, 2002 68 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M7.6 103 km
Apr 2, 2023 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M7.0 40 km
Mar 23, 2024 36 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M6.9 36 km
Jan 10, 2002 11 km SE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M6.7 120 km
Apr 16, 2013 23 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M6.6 116 km
Nov 7, 2017 67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.5 74 km
May 17, 1991 22 km SSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M6.4 22 km
Sep 16, 2002 41 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M6.3 102 km
Oct 7, 2001 67 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M6.2 103 km
Mar 24, 2006 63 km WNW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea M6.1 114 km
Sep 17, 2002 49 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M6.0 104 km
Apr 7, 2010 82 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M6.0 110 km
Sep 5, 2023 Enga, Papua New Guinea M5.8 122 km
May 30, 1993 61 km NNW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M5.8 62 km
Aug 10, 2009 66 km NW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea M5.7 128 km
Jul 24, 2025 38 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 104 km
May 23, 1992 107 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M5.7 108 km
Jul 29, 2004 27 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M5.7 28 km
Sep 9, 2002 77 km ENE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M5.6 143 km
Sep 22, 2009 82 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M5.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 1,636 144 km
2002 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 5.5 m 4 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Driest
July 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in Coldest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in

Ambunti has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.0") and June the driest (5.5").

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Schools in Ambunti

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ambunti High School — — — —
Ambunti St. Joseph's Primary School — — — —
Ambunti SDA Primary School — — — —
Waskuk Primary School — — — —
Yambun Primary School — — — —
Kooyers Primary School — — — —
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Hotels in Ambunti

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambunti Lodge

Airports Near Ambunti

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambunti AirportAUJSmall Airport
Anguganak AirportAKGSmall Airport
April River AirportAPRSmall Airport
Arkosame Airstrip—Small Airport
Bisorio Airstrip—Small Airport
Brugam Airstrip—Small Airport
Geigorobi Airstrip—Small Airport
Hauna Airstrip—Small Airport
Hayfields AirportHYFSmall Airport
Inaru Airstrip—Small Airport
Kafle Airstrip—Small Airport
Kapaimeri Airstrip—Small Airport
Karawari AirstripKRJSmall Airport
Kirinbit Airstrip—Small Airport
Klauhau Airstrip—Small Airport
Kosimbi Airstrip—Small Airport
Malamaunda Airstrip—Small Airport
Maposi Airstrip—Small Airport
Mariama—Small Airport
Mirsey Airstrip—Small Airport
Moropote Airstrip—Small Airport
Mukili Airstrip—Small Airport
Munduku AirportMDMSmall Airport
Nagri Airport—Small Airport
Nugwaia Airstrip—Small Airport
Nuku AirportUKUSmall Airport
Oum Airstrip—Small Airport
Pukapuki Airstrip—Small Airport
Sangera Airstrip—Small Airport
Slai Airstrip—Small Airport
Sumwari Airstrip—Small Airport
Timbunke AirportTBESmall Airport
Tinboli AirportTCKSmall Airport
Torembi AirportTCJSmall Airport
Warasai Airstrip—Small Airport
Wario Airstrip—Small Airport
Yagiap Airstrip—Small Airport
Yagrombok Airstrip—Small Airport
Yawa Airstrip—Small Airport
Yembi Yembi Airstrip—Small Airport
Yemin Airstrip—Small Airport
Yili Airstrip—Small Airport
Yilui Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambunti

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ambunti SDA Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Port_Moresby

🇵🇬 About Papua New Guinea

Capital Port Moresby
Population 8,606,316
Area 462,840 km²
GDP (USD) $30,816,367,067
GDP per capita $2,966
HDI 0.576
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 24.1%
Urban population 15.1%
Currency PGK (Kina)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Calling code +675
TLD .pg
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Jun 8 Queen's Birthday Queen's Birthday
Jul 23 Remembrance Day Remembrance Day
Aug 26 Repentance Day Repentance Day
Sep 16 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambunti

What is the population of Ambunti?

Ambunti has a population of 2,073 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 317.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ambunti?

Ambunti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Wewak 18,230 pop · 72.6 mi Aitape 5,547 pop · 81.3 mi Porgera 1,578 pop · 89.0 mi
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