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Buka, Papua New Guinea
Bougainville · Papua New Guinea
Buka is a small town in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea with a population of 0. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Buka
Buka is a town located on the southern coast of Buka Island, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, in eastern Papua New Guinea. It is administered under Buka Rural LLG. It is the capital of North Bougainville District and the interim capital of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. It contains Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.4326°, 154.6710° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Bougainville |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 102.8 inches (2,610 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buka
Buka is a small town in Papua New Guinea (Bougainville) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Bougainville.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4326°N, 154.6710°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 3 | 86 km |
| 1975 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1949 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 75 km |
| 1995 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 68 km |
| 1983 | NEW BRITAIN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 2017 | BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 3 | 106 km |
| 2009 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1923 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1919 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Billy Mitchell (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Billy Mitchell | Pyroclastic shield | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) | 1580 | 96 km |
| Bagana | Lava cone | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Loloru | Pyroclastic shield | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) | -1050 | 160 km |
| Ambitle | Stratovolcano | 450 m (1,476 ft) | -350 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | Driest |
Buka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 137.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.6") and December the driest (9.4").
Schools in Buka
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sohano Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Nova Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tarlena Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tilowa Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Mamarin Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Buka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Buka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buai Market | |||||
| Buka Market | |||||
| Kokopao Market |
Hotels in Buka
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buka
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buka
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Buka
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buka
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Buka
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Buka
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buka Airport | BUA | Medium Airport |
| Sabah Airport | SBV | Small Airport |
| Wakunai Airport | WKN | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Buka
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| PNG Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buka
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral | |
| United Church |
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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 Buka
What is the weather like in Buka?
Buka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.8 inches.