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Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
Western Province · Papua New Guinea
Kiunga is a small city in Western Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 11,536. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kiunga
Kiunga is a port town on the Fly River in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea, just upstream from the D'Albertis Junction with the Ok Tedi River. It is the southernmost terminus of the Kiunga-Tabubil Highway. Local industry rests on a cornerstone of freight and haulage, particularly from the Ok Tedi Mine and provisioning for the much larger town of Tabubil. Natural rubber has been an emerging industry more recently, with a processing/manufacturing plant being built in town.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,536 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.1219°, 141.2906° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 193.3 inches (4,910 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kiunga
Kiunga is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Western Province) with a population of 11,536. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 193.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Kiunga
Kiunga has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.3°C), the coldest is Aug (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 4462 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 60 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 6,064.6 sq mi (15,707.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1219°N, 141.2906°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 18.4 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 16.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 20.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 17.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 17.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 12.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 17.6 in |
Kiunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 193.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (20.4") and November the driest (12.9").
Colleges & Universities in Kiunga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiunga Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| St. Montfort Teacher's College | College | — | — |
Schools in Kiunga
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiunga Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiunga International School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongas Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gretutu Adventist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiunga Town Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Montfort Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Gabriel's Technical Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Drimdamasuk Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Grae Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kiunga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kiunga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiunga Town Market |
Hotels in Kiunga
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kiunga
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kiunga
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kiunga
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kiunga
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kiunga
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Atkamba Airport | ABP | Small Airport |
| Biangabip Airport | BPK | Small Airport |
| Dahamo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Debepare Airport | DBP | Small Airport |
| Gasuke Airport | GBC | Small Airport |
| Haewenai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kiunga Airport | UNG | Small Airport |
| Kungim Airport | KGM | Small Airport |
| Kuyol Airport | KUX | Small Airport |
| Matkomnae Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Membok Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mindiptana Airport | MDP | Small Airport |
| Okao Airport | OKV | Small Airport |
| Olsobip Airport | OLQ | Small Airport |
| Rumginae Airport | RMN | Small Airport |
| Seltamin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarakbits Airport | TRJ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kiunga
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kiunga Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiunga
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daru Catholic Church | |
| Daru Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | |
| Daru ECPNG Church | |
| Daru PNG Bible Church | |
| Gethsemane ELCPNG Church | |
| Kimo SDA Church | |
| Kiunga CRC Church | |
| Kiunga Foursquare Gospel Church | |
| Kiunga Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall | |
| Kiunga SDA Church | |
| Kiunga United Church | |
| Mepu SDA Church | |
| St. Brigid Catholic Church | |
| St. Gerard’s Cathedral | |
| Waterfront Evangelical Christian Church |
Quick Facts
🇵🇬 About Papua New Guinea
Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kiunga
What is the population of Kiunga?
Kiunga has a population of 11,536 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,064.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kiunga?
Kiunga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 193.3 inches.