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Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
East New Britain Province · Papua New Guinea
Kokopo is a small city in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 26,273. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kokopo
Kokopo is the capital of East New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea. It is administered under Kokopo/Vunamami Urban LLG. The capital was moved from Rabaul in 1994 when the volcanoes Tavurvur and Vulcan erupted. As a result, the population of the town increased more than sixfold from 3,150 in 1990 to 20,262 in 2000.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,273 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.3432°, 152.2687° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | East New Britain Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.8 inches (2,305 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kokopo
Kokopo is a small city in Papua New Guinea (East New Britain Province) with a population of 26,273. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Kokopo
Kokopo has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2391 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 455.6 sq mi (1,180.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.3432°N, 152.2687°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 2000 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 39 km |
| 1994 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 4 | 13 km |
| 1937 | RABAUL | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 507 | 11 km |
| 1985 | NEW IRELAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 63 km |
| 2015 | NEW BRITAIN | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 2015 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 54 km |
| 1994 | RABAUL HARBOR | Eruption | 0.3 m | — | 27 km |
| 1941 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 29 km |
| 1967 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 26 km |
| 2016 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 2017 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1955 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1916 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1900 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1878 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | 1 | 11 km |
| 1768 | CAPE SAINT GEORGE, NEW IRELAND | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rabaul (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rabaul | Pyroclastic shield | 688 m (2,257 ft) | 2014 | 11 km |
| Lolobau | Caldera | 858 m (2,815 ft) | 1912 | 139 km |
| Lihir | Compound | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Ambitle | Stratovolcano | 450 m (1,476 ft) | -350 | 156 km |
| Hargy | Stratovolcano | 1,148 m (3,766 ft) | 950 | 170 km |
| Sulu Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Driest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in |
Kokopo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 90.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.1") and October the driest (5.5").
Colleges & Universities in Kokopo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaulim Teachers College | College | — | — |
| Kabaleo Teacher's College | College | — | — |
| Kokopo Business College | College | — | — |
| Milmila Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| OISCA Rabaul Eco-Tech Training Center | College | — | — |
| Pacific Adventist University, Sonoma Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment | University | — | — |
| Rarongo Theolocial College | College | — | — |
| Raval Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| St. Mary's School of Nursing | College | — | — |
| St. Peter's Channel Catholic College | College | — | — |
| Vunamami Farmers Training Centre | College | — | — |
| Woolnough Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
Schools in Kokopo
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunanaba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Petro Torot Tobera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wairiki Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tapo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ralalar Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ravat Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tagitagi No. 2 Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vunalul Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tinganalom Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vunabosco Agro-Technical Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nanuk Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sonoma Demonstration Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Raluana Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ulagunan Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ulagunan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabaleo Demonstration Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makurapau Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Vunapope Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Birar Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitapaka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Turagunan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Waterhouse Memorial (Gelagela) Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kokopo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Raluana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rabaul International School | — | — | — | — |
| Kokopo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Birar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart International Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Kalamanagunan Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabagap Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitapetep Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malakuna Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitapaka Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tanaka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kokopo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kokopo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokopo Museum |
Farmers Markets in Kokopo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokopo Market | |||||
| Rabaul Market | |||||
| Takubar Market |
Hotels in Kokopo
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kokopo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kokopo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kokopo
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kokopo
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kokopo
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kokopo
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kokopo
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tokua Airport | RAB | Medium Airport |
| Manga Airport | MGP | Small Airport |
| Namatanai Airport | ATN | Small Airport |
| Open Bay Airport | OPB | Small Airport |
| Rakanda Airport | RAA | Small Airport |
| Stockholm Landing Strip | SMP | Small Airport |
| Tol Airport | TLO | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kokopo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kokopo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kokopo
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Allan Tagete Memorial SDA Church | |
| Balanatam United Church | |
| Barovon United Church | |
| Bitabaur United Church | |
| Bitapabeke United Church | |
| Gateway ALC Church | |
| Gateway Foursquare Church | |
| Gunanba AOG Church | |
| Gunanba Catholic Church | |
| Ialakua United Church | |
| Kabakaul SDA Church | |
| Karavi United Church | |
| Kenabot SDA Church | |
| Kingdom Hall Kokopo | |
| Kokopo Bible Baptist Church | |
| Kokopo Lutheran Church | |
| Kokopo United Church | |
| Kuradui SDA Church | |
| Nangananga Catholic Church | |
| Nangananga SDA Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kokopo
What is the population of Kokopo?
Kokopo has a population of 26,273 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 455.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kokopo?
Kokopo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.8 inches.