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Ialibu, Papua New Guinea
Southern Highlands Province · Papua New Guinea
Ialibu is a small city in Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 6,915. Elevation: 6,762 ft (2,061 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ialibu
Ialibu is a small township in the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, serving as the headquarters for the Ialibu-Pangia District. It also caters for the Imbongungu speaking people of the Imbonggu Electorate. Ialibu is the transit point into the Kagua-Erave Electorate. The construction route of the Gulf Highway.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,915 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,762 ft (2,061 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.2821°, 143.9935° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Southern Highlands Province |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 127.1 inches (3,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ialibu
Ialibu is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Southern Highlands Province) with a population of 6,915. The city sits at an elevation of 6,762 feet (2,061 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 107 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,762 ft (2,061 m) |
| Area | 6,057.6 sq mi (15,689.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2821°N, 143.9935°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | KASU CONE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 1 | 65 km |
| 1922 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 12.2 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 12.6 in |
Ialibu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 127.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.9") and June the driest (7.4").
Colleges & Universities in Ialibu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Pacific University | University | — | — |
Schools in Ialibu
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponowi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ialibu Admin Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ialibu St. Clare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ialibu Lutheran Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ialibu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Ialibu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ialibu Market | |||||
| Walum open air marketplace |
Gas Stations in Ialibu
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ialibu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ialibu
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mendi Airport | MDU | Medium Airport |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Medium Airport |
| Wapenamanda Airport | WBM | Medium Airport |
| Appa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bomai Airport | BMH | Small Airport |
| Dobu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Erave Airport | ERE | Small Airport |
| Giramben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gobe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ialibu Airport | IAL | Small Airport |
| Kafa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kagua Airport | AGK | Small Airport |
| Kandep Airport | KDP | Small Airport |
| Kantobo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kapi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kar Airport | KAK | Small Airport |
| Minj Airport | MZN | Small Airport |
| Mount Aue Airport | UAE | Small Airport |
| Mount Tauwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Negarbo(Negabo) Airport | GBF | Small Airport |
| Nipa Airport | NPG | Small Airport |
| Pangia Airport | PGN | Small Airport |
| Pimaga Airport | PMP | Small Airport |
| Samberigi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sopise Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sugu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talbakul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tambul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tiri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Walluanda Airport | WLU | Small Airport |
| Woposali Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ialibu
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Divine Trinity Church | |
| Gospel Tidings Mission | |
| Ialibu Evangelical Lutheran Church | |
| Ialibu St. Clare Catholic Church | |
| Ialibu Town Nazarene Church | |
| Ialibu Town SDA 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 Ialibu
What is the population of Ialibu?
Ialibu has a population of 6,915 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,057.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ialibu?
Ialibu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 107 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.1 inches.