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Kokoda, Papua New Guinea
Oro Province · Papua New Guinea
Kokoda is a small city in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 6,199. Elevation: 1,220 ft (372 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kokoda
The Kokoda Track or Trail is a single-file foot thoroughfare that runs 96 kilometres (60 mi) overland – 60 kilometres (37 mi) in a straight line – through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The track was the location of the 1942 World War II battle between Japanese and Allied – primarily Australian – forces in what was then the Australian territory of Papua.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,199 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8778°, 147.7364° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Oro Province |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.4 inches (3,057 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kokoda
Kokoda is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Oro Province) with a population of 6,199. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet (372 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 124 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 6,020.7 sq mi (15,593.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8778°N, 147.7364°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Managlase Plateau (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Managlase Plateau | Volcanic field | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Victory | Stratovolcano | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) | 1935 | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 14.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 13.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 13.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 13.0 in |
Kokoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.1") and July the driest (5.6").
Schools in Kokoda
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoda College | — | — | — | — |
| Kokoda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kokoda Vocational Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kebara Holy Name Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kokoda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kokoda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoda Market (produce) |
Monuments in Kokoda
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kokoda
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | POM | Large Airport |
| Girua Airport | PNP | Medium Airport |
| Afore Airstrip | AFR | Small Airport |
| Asapa Airport | APP | Small Airport |
| Asimba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bodinumu Airport | BNM | Small Airport |
| Dabo Airport | DAO | Small Airport |
| Dodoima Airport | DDM | Small Airport |
| Dorobisoro Airport | DOO | Small Airport |
| Efogi Airport | EFG | Small Airport |
| Emo River Airstrip | EMO | Small Airport |
| Fane Airport | FNE | Small Airport |
| Gora Airstrip | GOC | Small Airport |
| Haelogo Airport | HEO | Small Airport |
| Ioma Airport | IOP | Small Airport |
| Itokama Airport | ITK | Small Airport |
| Kagi Airport | KGW | Small Airport |
| Kerau Airport | KRU | Small Airport |
| Kokoda Airport | KKD | Small Airport |
| Kosipe Airport | KSP | Small Airport |
| Manari Airport | MRM | Small Airport |
| Manumu Airport | UUU | Small Airport |
| Milei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Myola Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nadunumu Airport | NDN | Small Airport |
| Namudi Airport | NDI | Small Airport |
| Naoro Airport | NOO | Small Airport |
| Ononge Airport | ONB | Small Airport |
| Sila Airport | SIL | Small Airport |
| Sopu Airport | SPH | Small Airport |
| Tapini Airport | TPI | Small Airport |
| Tetebedi Airport | TDB | Small Airport |
| Woitape Airport | WTP | Small Airport |
| Yongai Airport | KGH | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kokoda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kokoda Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kokoda
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Chapel | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church | |
| Kebara Holy Name Anglican Church | |
| Kokoda SDA Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kokoda
What is the population of Kokoda?
Kokoda has a population of 6,199 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,020.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kokoda?
Kokoda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.4 inches.