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Arawa, Papua New Guinea
Bougainville · Papua New Guinea
Arawa is a mid-size city in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea with a population of 40,266. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arawa
Arawa is the largest town and the former capital of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It is administered under Arawa Rural LLG.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,266 |
| Population Density | 127 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.2298°, 155.5660° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Bougainville |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 134.1 inches (3,407 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arawa
Arawa is a mid-size city in Papua New Guinea (Bougainville) with a population of 40,266. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 134.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Bougainville.
Climate in Arawa
Arawa has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jan (28°C), the coldest is Aug (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 4343 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 94 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2298°N, 155.5660°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.3 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 1975 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 146 km |
| 1959 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 2014 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2017 | BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 3 | 44 km |
| 1955 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Loloru (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Loloru | Pyroclastic shield | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) | -1050 | 33 km |
| Billy Mitchell | Pyroclastic shield | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) | 1580 | 41 km |
| Bagana | Lava cone | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in |
Arawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 134.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and November the driest (9.7").
Schools in Arawa
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barima Community School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Arawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arawa Main Market | |||||
| Bendaun Market | |||||
| Pikus Market | |||||
| Pikus Market |
Hotels in Arawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arawa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Arawa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arawa Airport | RAW | Small Airport |
| Aropa Airport | KIE | Small Airport |
| Basikuna Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Buin Airport | UBI | Small Airport |
| Karato Airport | KAF | Small Airport |
| Sabah Airport | SBV | Small Airport |
| Tonu Airport | TON | Small Airport |
| Torokina Airport | TOK | Small Airport |
| Wakunai Airport | WKN | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Arawa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arawa Post Office |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Arawa
What is the population of Arawa?
Arawa has a population of 40,266 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 316.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arawa?
Arawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 94 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 134.1 inches.