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Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
Manus Province · Papua New Guinea
Lorengau is a small city in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 5,806. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lorengau
Lorengau is the major town in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea. The town is located on the edge of Seeadler Harbour on Manus Island, in the Admiralty Islands, and in 2000 Lorengau was recorded to have a population of 5,829.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,806 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.0341°, 147.2717° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Manus Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.4 inches (3,464 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lorengau
Lorengau is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Manus Province) with a population of 5,806. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Lorengau
Lorengau has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 3400 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 91 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 318.3 sq mi (824.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0341°N, 147.2717°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | BISMARCK SEA | Astronomical | — | — | 43 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Andrew Strait (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Andrew Strait | Complex | 270 m (886 ft) | 1957 | 39 km |
| Baluan | Stratovolcano | 254 m (833 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in |
Lorengau has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in July to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 136.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and September the driest (8.9").
Schools in Lorengau
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manus High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lorengau East Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndrolokou Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dungoumasih Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ecom Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lorengau
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Lorengau
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lorengau
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Momote Airport | MAS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Lorengau
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lorengau Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lorengau
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lugos Mission Evangelical Church | |
| St. Michael Cathedral |
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Lorengau
What is the population of Lorengau?
Lorengau has a population of 5,806 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 318.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lorengau?
Lorengau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.4 inches.