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Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
Chimbu Province · Papua New Guinea
Kundiawa is a small city in Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 9,383. Elevation: 4,954 ft (1,510 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kundiawa
Kundiawa Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,383 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,954 ft (1,510 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.0197°, 144.9692° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Chimbu Province |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.3 inches (2,472 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kundiawa
Kundiawa is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Chimbu Province) with a population of 9,383. The city sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet (1,510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,954 ft (1,510 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0197°N, 144.9692°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 18 | 136 km |
| 1873 | MACLAY COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 10.2 in |
Kundiawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 97.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (4.4").
Colleges & Universities in Kundiawa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainabane Adventist Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Auun Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Don Bosco Simbu Technical College | College | — | — |
| Jiwaka Teachers College | College | — | — |
| Kawa Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Kundiawa Technical Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Maina Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Mingende St. Mary's Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Mt. Guo Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Simbu Teachers College | College | — | — |
Schools in Kundiawa
64+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiye Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Prenorkwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kundiawa International School | — | — | — | — |
| Gon Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gon Kambua Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gon Kogla Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kundiawa Lutheran Day Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moglkakai Primary School;Mogl-Kakhai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Joe Kunda Naur Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Balmkoa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kondom Agaundo Memorial High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wandi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mindima Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Damar Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gaglkugla Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Digine Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gabakure Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Keramugl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Anganere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kutn Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Konoma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Giu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bogogewa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Numunma Nazarene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Genabona EBC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mamaugl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Duglpagl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yombar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pari Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Andy Siure Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koglai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamataru Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. James Kamanigle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bombir Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Agle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kupau Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Barengigl St. John Bosco Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Goglme Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gaglmambuno Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Goroma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Neragaima Primary & High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Mingende Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mengagle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dumun Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Papnigl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muaina Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ku Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ku High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sipagul Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Korokoa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mai High School | — | — | — | — |
| Parua Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Anigl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gor Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nebare EBC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moromaule Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kel-Bire Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Munuma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gaima Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Genai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kundiawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kundiawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubal market | |||||
| Kundiawa Main Market | |||||
| Mingendie market | |||||
| Yuai Market |
Hotels in Kundiawa
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kundiawa
16 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kundiawa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kundiawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kundiawa
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Medium Airport |
| Goroka Airport | GKA | Medium Airport |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Medium Airport |
| Agotu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aibai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ambaluwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Appa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bank Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Begesin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bomai Airport | BMH | Small Airport |
| Brahman Airstrip | BRH | Small Airport |
| Bundi Airport | BNT | Small Airport |
| Dobu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Foroko Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gimi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Giramben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guwasa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Haia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herowena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Junkaral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kanainj Airport | KNE | Small Airport |
| Kapi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Karimui Airport | KMR | Small Airport |
| Keglsugl Airport | KEG | Small Airport |
| Koinambe Airport | KMB | Small Airport |
| Kol Airport | KQL | Small Airport |
| Kombaku Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kora Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maimafu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mengina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Minj Airport | MZN | Small Airport |
| Moki Airport | MJJ | Small Airport |
| Mount Aue Airport | UAE | Small Airport |
| Mount Tauwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nambaiyufa Airport | NBA | Small Airport |
| Negarbo(Negabo) Airport | GBF | Small Airport |
| Nomane Airport | NMN | Small Airport |
| Ruti Airport | RUU | Small Airport |
| Simbai Airport | SIM | Small Airport |
| Sipump Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talbakul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarabo Airport | TBQ | Small Airport |
| Tsendiap Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Woposali Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kundiawa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kundiawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kundiawa
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anigl Catholic Church | |
| Barengigl Bible Church | |
| Barengigl Catholic Church | |
| Bergmann Memorial Lutheran Church | |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gonbo | |
| Gabakure Lutheran Church | |
| Gabakure SDA Church | |
| Gaglkugla Foursquare Church | |
| Gambagogl Lutheran Church | |
| Kamanigle Catholic Church | |
| Kingdom Hall Kundiawa | |
| Kumnule Catholic Church | |
| Kundiawa Gon Town SDA Church | |
| Mai Catholic Church | |
| Mary Help of Christians Cathedral | |
| Memaugl Catholic Church | |
| Nolkun Catholic Church Mindima | |
| Sitn Lutheran Church | |
| St. Martin Lutheran Church | |
| Talange Lutheran 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 Kundiawa?
Kundiawa has a population of 9,383 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kundiawa?
Kundiawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.3 inches.