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Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
Eastern Highlands Province · Papua New Guinea
Kainantu is a small city in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 8,509. Elevation: 5,167 ft (1,575 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kainantu
Kainantu is a town in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. It had some historical significance as an airstrip town during WWII. It functions primarily as a market town for local produce growers and cash croppers. It is located on the "Highlands Highway" approximately 170 kilometres (110 mi) by road west of Lae and 90 kilometres (56 mi) by road east of Goroka. It is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) approx from a nearby missionary station Ukarumpa and is nearby the Aiyura valley. Kainantu has basic facilities such as a school, hospital, police station, district court, and service stations.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,509 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,167 ft (1,575 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.2887°, 145.8655° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Eastern Highlands Province |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.3 inches (2,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kainantu
Kainantu is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Eastern Highlands Province) with a population of 8,509. The city sits at an elevation of 5,167 feet (1,575 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,167 ft (1,575 m) |
| Area | 6,059.9 sq mi (15,695.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2887°N, 145.8655°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1972 | SOLOMON SEA | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 133 km |
| 1969 | BISMARCK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1873 | MACLAY COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Long Island (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Long Island | Complex | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1993 | 173 km |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in |
Kainantu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 82.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (3.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kainantu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiyura Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School | College | — | Visit → |
| Basenengka Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Kainantu Nursing College | College | — | — |
| Maria Hilf Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
Schools in Kainantu
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old O'umpa Field | — | — | — | — |
| Onamuna Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bilimoia Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aiamontina Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yomposa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yasi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Akuna Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kainantu Technical Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Onerungka High School | — | — | — | — |
| Onama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nonantu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| UIS Primary Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Akuna Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kainantu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Barola Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isontenu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pomasi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ino'onka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| O'umpa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Anava Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aiyura National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Agarabi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ino'onka Primary & Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Barola Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Raipinka Lutheran Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tuempinka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kainantu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uminufintenu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sosointenu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| UIS Secondary Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Ontabura Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Onanofi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bakomu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Konkua Adventist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Professor Schindler Primary & High School | — | — | — | — |
| Onerunka Lutheran Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pomasi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Unantu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kainantu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kainantu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kainantu Cultural Centre and Museum |
Libraries in Kainantu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K29 | 0.0 | |||||
| LS Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kainantu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kainantu Town Market | |||||
| Ukarumpa Market | |||||
| Yonki Market |
Restaurants in Kainantu
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kainantu
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kainantu
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kainantu
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kainantu
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kainantu
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kainantu
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goroka Airport | GKA | Medium Airport |
| Agotu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aiyura Airport | AYU | Small Airport |
| Ande Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Asinuwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aziana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bambu Airport | BCP | Small Airport |
| Biliau Airport | BIJ | Small Airport |
| Boikoa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brahman Airstrip | BRH | Small Airport |
| Bundi Airport | BNT | Small Airport |
| Engati Airstrip | EGA | Small Airport |
| Gema Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gimi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guhu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gusap Airport | GAP | Small Airport |
| Habina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Herowena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Imane Airport | IMN | Small Airport |
| Leron Plains Airport | LPN | Small Airport |
| Maralina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marawaka Airport | MWG | Small Airport |
| Matak Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mibu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moki Airport | MJJ | Small Airport |
| Nahu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nambaiyufa Airport | NBA | Small Airport |
| Nankina Airport | NKN | Small Airport |
| Norambi Airstrip. | — | Small Airport |
| Obura Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Omaura Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Owena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Saidor Airport | SDI | Small Airport |
| Simbari Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Simogu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sindeni Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarabo Airport | TBQ | Small Airport |
| Tep Tep Airport | TEP | Small Airport |
| Tsile Tsile Airport | TSI | Small Airport |
| Tuvau Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Umba Airport | UMC | Small Airport |
| Usarumpia Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wangeto Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wantoat Airport | WTT | Small Airport |
| Wonenara Airport | WOA | Small Airport |
| Wuyabo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yasuru Airport | KSX | Small Airport |
| Zuebak Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kainantu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kainantu Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kainantu
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asafa AOG Church | |
| Barapa SDA Church | |
| Barinenka Foursquare Church | |
| Kainantu Bible Church | |
| Kainantu CLC Church | |
| Kainantu SDA Church | |
| Kainantu Town Foursquare Gospel Church | |
| Kainantu Town Lutheran Church | |
| Raipinka Lutheran Church | |
| St. Rita Catholic Church | |
| St. Timothy Lutheran Church | |
| Uminufintenu Seventh-Day Adventist Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kainantu?
Kainantu has a population of 8,509 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,059.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kainantu?
Kainantu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.3 inches.