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Goroka, Papua New Guinea
Eastern Highlands Province · Papua New Guinea
Goroka is a small city in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 18,503. Elevation: 5,164 ft (1,574 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Goroka
Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. It is a town of approximately 29,333 people (2021), 1,600 meters above sea level. It has an airport and is on the "Highlands Highway", about 285 km (177 mi) from Lae in Morobe province and 90 km (56 mi) from the nearby town of Kainantu also in the Eastern Highlands. Other nearby towns include Kundiawa in Simbu Province and Mount Hagen in Western Highlands Province. It has a mild climate, known as a "perpetual Spring".
People
Climate
| Population | 18,503 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,164 ft (1,574 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.0850°, 145.3867° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Eastern Highlands Province |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.5 inches (2,071 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Goroka
Goroka is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Eastern Highlands Province) with a population of 18,503. The city sits at an elevation of 5,164 feet (1,574 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Goroka
Goroka has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (20.8°C), the coldest is Jun (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1815 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,164 ft (1,574 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0850°N, 145.3867°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 18 | 131 km |
| 1873 | MACLAY COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 9.6 in |
Goroka has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (2.5").
Colleges & Universities in Goroka
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Square Bible College Hamanito | College | — | — |
| Goroka Baptist Bible College | College | — | Visit → |
| Goroka Technical College | College | — | — |
| Gotomi Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Kamaliki Vocational & Technical School | College | — | — |
| Katagu Lutheran Teachers College | College | — | — |
| St. Joseph Kefamo Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| University of Goroka | University | — | — |
Schools in Goroka
46 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sion Centre for the Blind | — | — | — | — |
| Katagu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| West Goroka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Samatoka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gahuku High School | — | — | — | — |
| Arikaiufa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| East Goroka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kama SDA Primary & Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Goroka International Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Faniufa Sacred Heart Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gama Lutheran Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fimito Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Safa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seigu Day High School | — | — | — | — |
| Goroka Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| The Australian International School PNG | — | — | — | — |
| North Goroka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wanto Bethel Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shiave Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mesauka Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Unggai High School | — | — | — | — |
| Goroka Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Goroka Syntax School | — | — | — | — |
| Hewe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Numonohi Christian Academy High School | — | — | — | — |
| Numonohi Christian Academy Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial Arts | — | — | — | — |
| Band | — | — | — | — |
| Siokiei Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Goroka Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabiufa SDA Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Akameku Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuso SDA Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gorohanota Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Notofana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Numonohi Christian Academy Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Ufeto Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ginitoka Primary & EBC High School | — | — | — | — |
| Iufi Iufa Primary & High School | — | — | — | — |
| Asaro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Asaroka Lutheran Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Asaroka Lutheran Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Okiufa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gulunoka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gapogonagavo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bena SDA Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Goroka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Goroka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK McCarthy Museum |
Libraries in Goroka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Eka Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Goroka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Five Mile Maket | |||||
| Goroka Kakaruk Market | |||||
| Goroka market | |||||
| Mambu Market |
Hotels in Goroka
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Goroka
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Goroka
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Goroka
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Goroka
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Goroka
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Goroka
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Goroka
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Goroka
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Goroka
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Goroka
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Medium Airport |
| Goroka Airport | GKA | Medium Airport |
| Agotu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aibai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aiyura Airport | AYU | Small Airport |
| Ambaluwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Appa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aziana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bank Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Begesin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bomai Airport | BMH | Small Airport |
| Brahman Airstrip | BRH | Small Airport |
| Bundi Airport | BNT | Small Airport |
| Dobu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gema Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gimi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guhu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gusap Airport | GAP | Small Airport |
| Guwasa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Habina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herowena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Imane Airport | IMN | Small Airport |
| Junkaral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kapi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Karimui Airport | KMR | Small Airport |
| Keglsugl Airport | KEG | Small Airport |
| Kol Airport | KQL | Small Airport |
| Kora Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maimafu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mengina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Minj Airport | MZN | Small Airport |
| Moki Airport | MJJ | Small Airport |
| Mount Aue Airport | UAE | Small Airport |
| Nahu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nambaiyufa Airport | NBA | Small Airport |
| Negarbo(Negabo) Airport | GBF | Small Airport |
| Nomane Airport | NMN | Small Airport |
| Obura Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Omaura Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Owena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Simogu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talbakul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarabo Airport | TBQ | Small Airport |
| Tuvau Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wonenara Airport | WOA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Goroka
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Goroka Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Goroka
75 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 3 Mile FNBC Church | |
| Arioza SDA Church | |
| Asaroufa EBC Church | |
| Asarozuha SDA Church | |
| Cornerstone Independent Baptist Church | |
| Eastern Highlands Simbu Mission of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Faniufa CLC Church | |
| Faniufa Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Fimito CAF Church | |
| Galahomisalo SDA Church | |
| Gama COC Church | |
| Gama EBC Church | |
| Gama Governing Church | |
| Gamuga EBC Church | |
| Gamuga Lutheran Church | |
| Gamuga United Pentecostal Church | |
| Gepakuka SDA Church | |
| Gimiyufa SDA Church | |
| Goroka Apostolic Church | |
| Goroka Baptist 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 Goroka
What is the population of Goroka?
Goroka has a population of 18,503 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Goroka?
Goroka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches.